Security Science and Technology at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$53,912
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,912
Security Science and Technology
National Average
$44,222
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
165
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,500
Median Debt
0.40
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$179/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$53,912
Median Earnings
Security Science and Technology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Champlain College | $80,946 | $27,000 |
| Robert Morris University | $80,106 | $26,948 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $59,784 | — |
| Florida State University | $58,249 | $18,750 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $58,125 | $25,391 |
| Farmingdale State College | $57,524 | $15,000 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $55,359 | $15,500 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | $55,259 | $19,500 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $55,259 | $19,500 |
| University of New Haven | $54,115 | $27,000 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.