Security Science and Technology at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree
Western Carolina University graduates in security science and technology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Security Science and Technology
All 45 colleges reporting security science and technology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $101,401 | $104,147 | #2 | $70,586 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $98,996 | $101,720 | #3 | $55,259 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $98,996 | $105,369 | #1 | $55,259 |
| 4 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $93,841 | $99,882 | #4 | $58,249 |
| 5 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $90,206 | $91,740 | #5 | $69,872 |
| 6 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $73,289 | $74,536 | #6 | $52,887 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $71,484 | $62,736 | #17 | — |
| 8 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $69,491 | $66,141 | #11 | $31,750 |
| 9 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $69,321 | $65,979 | #12 | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $66,084 | $67,208 | #10 | $49,782 |
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| 30 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $55,665 | $56,612 | #31 | — |
| 31 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $54,876 | $61,613 | #19 | $38,710 |
| 32 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $54,589 | $51,957 | #39 | $32,374 |
| 33 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $54,246 | $58,214 | #24 | — |
| 34 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $53,792 | $54,691 | #35 | $38,792 |
| 35 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $52,096 | $55,450 | #33 | $28,173 |
| 36 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $51,977 | $52,845 | #37 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University security science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for security science and technology?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for security science and technology graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is security science and technology at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for security science and technology ($57,805), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.