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security science and technology in California

security science and technology Schools in California

Jobs for security science and technology Grads in California

503,940 people in the state and 3,943,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Security Science and Technology.

security science and technology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for security science and technology Jobs in California

In this state, Security Science and Technology grads earn an average of $130,146. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,632.

security science and technology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 14 colleges in California that offer Security Science and Technology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

#2

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Grossmont College

El Cajon

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,419 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,332 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,049 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,260 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,556 a year.

#8

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,141 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Rio Hondo College

Whittier

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,104 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,388 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#13

Norco College

Norco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $22,091 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,382 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

security science and technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Security Science and Technology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 14% $64,492
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Information Security Analysts 12% $111,930
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Private Detectives and Investigators 12% $71,252
Intelligence Analysts 12% $65,483
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Police Identification and Records Officers 7% $61,847
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Security Science and Technology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminal Justice & Corrections 102,547
Fire Protection 15,202
Homeland Security 6,323
Other Homeland Security 1,217

View all majors related to security science and technology

View Nationwide security science and technology Report

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