Security Science and Technology at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in security science and technology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Arcadia University Compares for Security Science and Technology
All 34 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $145,240 | $149,237 | #3 | $94,550 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $145,240 | $154,589 | #1 | $94,550 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $145,240 | $154,589 | #2 | $94,550 |
| 4 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $144,427 | $137,465 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $137,533 | $125,146 | #6 | $97,944 |
| 6 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $134,853 | $138,505 | #4 | $110,892 |
| 7 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $113,199 | $101,915 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Utica University Utica, NY | $108,561 | $103,328 | #8 | $85,450 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $106,787 | $93,718 | #13 | $101,880 |
| 10 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $105,757 | $101,021 | #10 | $79,297 |
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| 26 | Pace University New York, NY | $72,614 | $69,113 | #26 | $58,863 |
| 27 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $68,812 | $61,953 | #32 | $53,292 |
| 28 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA | $68,789 | $69,959 | #24 | $54,065 |
| 29 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $67,378 | $68,524 | #27 | $56,398 |
| 30 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $66,985 | $68,124 | #29 | $53,631 |
| 31 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $66,695 | $60,732 | #33 | $48,668 |
| 32 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $66,450 | $78,614 | #19 | $51,959 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $132,612 | $115,462 | #71 of 216 |
| Public Health | $116,631 | — | #5 of 201 |
| International Business | $95,337 | — | #9 of 15 |
| Genetics | $93,422 | $84,945 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $88,514 | — | #53 of 453 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $69,227 | — | #69 of 280 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,618 | $50,655 | #125 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,167 | $54,496 | #132 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,242 | $60,164 | #163 of 285 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $55,263 | $39,493 | #11 of 14 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $52,358 | — | #51 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University security science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,398 one year after graduating and $67,378 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for security science and technology?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for security science and technology graduates, Arcadia University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is security science and technology at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for security science and technology ($82,399).
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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.