The Security Science & Technology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Criminal Justice, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Criminal Justice, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Forensic Science Technicians SOC: 19-4092 Occupation: Forensic Science Technicians | $67,440 | 19,450 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers SOC: 33-1091 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,610 | 70,310 | N/A | N/A |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other SOC: 19-4099 Occupation: Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $60,130 | 71,400 | N/A | N/A |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators SOC: 33-3021 Occupation: Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $93,580 | 110,790 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Examiners SOC: 13-2061 Occupation: Financial Examiners | $90,400 | 62,830 | N/A | N/A |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1111 Occupation: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,470 | 13,560 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,440 | 19,450 |
| 2023 | $64,940 | 17,520 |
| 2022 | $63,740 | 17,590 |
| 2021 | $61,930 | 17,020 |
| 2020 | $60,590 | 16,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,610 | 70,310 |
| 2023 | $54,580 | 64,900 |
| 2022 | $48,810 | 59,520 |
| 2021 | $50,240 | 55,450 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,130 | 71,400 |
| 2023 | $58,350 | 72,230 |
| 2022 | $50,290 | 70,770 |
| 2021 | $49,030 | 62,230 |
| 2020 | $52,460 | 62,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,580 | 110,790 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 106,730 |
| 2022 | $86,280 | 107,400 |
| 2021 | $83,640 | 107,890 |
| 2020 | $86,940 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,400 | 62,830 |
| 2023 | $84,300 | 63,440 |
| 2022 | $82,210 | 63,370 |
| 2021 | $81,410 | 60,750 |
| 2020 | $81,430 | 68,210 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,470 | 13,560 |
| 2023 | $69,030 | 13,390 |
| 2022 | $64,990 | 13,900 |
| 2021 | $64,600 | 13,790 |
| 2020 | $63,560 | 14,030 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,730 | 3,290 |
| 2023 | $85,600 | 3,480 |
| 2022 | $81,920 | 3,340 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 3,440 |
| 2020 | $82,330 | 3,720 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,980 | 153,130 |
| 2023 | $101,750 | 138,140 |
| 2022 | $96,290 | 131,860 |
| 2021 | $99,330 | 128,230 |
| 2020 | $92,970 | 122,310 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,960 | 20,460 |
| 2023 | $65,050 | 19,620 |
| 2022 | $61,030 | 23,340 |
| 2021 | $61,010 | 23,780 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,290 | 666,990 |
| 2023 | $72,280 | 646,310 |
| 2022 | $65,790 | 655,890 |
| 2021 | $64,610 | 665,380 |
| 2020 | $65,540 | 654,900 |