Security Science and Technology at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in security science and technology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 23 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $58,037 | $59,984 | #22 | $29,231 |
| 24 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $57,509 | $61,371 | #20 | $38,994 |
| 25 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $57,384 | $58,963 | #23 | $37,481 |
| 26 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $57,237 | $67,715 | #9 | $49,622 |
| 27 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $56,265 | $51,752 | #40 | $37,557 |
| 28 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $56,262 | $49,545 | #43 | $32,326 |
| 29 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $55,988 | $60,065 | #21 | $44,718 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System security science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,622 one year after graduating and $57,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for security science and technology?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for security science and technology graduates, American Public University System ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is security science and technology at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for security science and technology ($57,805), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,062.
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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.