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 â 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Accountants and Auditors SOC: 13-2011 Occupation: Accountants and Auditors | $81,680 | 1,448,290 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Examiners SOC: 13-2061 Occupation: Financial Examiners | $90,400 | 62,830 | N/A | N/A |
Information Security Analysts SOC: 15-1212 Occupation: Information Security Analysts | $124,910 | 179,430 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-1299 Occupation: Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | 439,380 | N/A | N/A |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists SOC: 17-1021 Occupation: Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $78,380 | 12,790 | 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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $58,610 | 70,310 |
| 2023 | $54,580 | 64,900 |
| 2022 | $48,810 | 59,520 |
| 2021 | $50,240 | 55,450 |
| 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 |