Security Technology Salary — $45K/yr Avg at 8 Schools (2026)

Quick Facts: Security Technology Training

Where it's offered

Security Technology programs are offered at 8 schools across 7 states. Most students attend a school within driving distance of home — use the state picker below to see programs near you.

Earnings expectations

Graduates earn approximately $45,423/year on average one year after completion, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Pay scales with experience, certifications, and regional cost-of-living.

Apprenticeship pathways

The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes 10 registered apprenticeship pathways related to Security Technology — earn-while-you-learn alternatives to traditional schooling. See apprenticeship.gov for the federal registry.

Program quality benchmark

Across the 8 schools we analyze, the average TradeSchoolOutlook Score is 56/100. Higher-scoring programs combine strong graduate earnings, manageable cost, and strong job-market demand — see the leaderboard further down for the highest-rated options.

What Security Technology Graduates Do

Your career in security science could unfold behind a screen or on the streets. As an information security analyst, you’ll spend your days in a security operations center, using monitoring tools to hunt for network threats in real-time and running vulnerability scans. Or, you might start as a police officer, where your 'office' is a patrol car and your daily work involves responding to calls, gathering evidence, and interacting directly with the community.

Registered Apprenticeship Pathways

The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes 10 registered apprenticeship occupations related to Security Technology. Apprenticeships let you earn while you learn — most have zero tuition costs and pay wages from day one.

Apprenticeship	Training Hours	Type	Salary RangeSalary	Growth
Crime Scene Technician RAPIDS 1113CB	Competency	Competency	$53K – $67,440 – $89K	12.8%
Geospatial Specialist RAPIDS 1062CB	Competency	Competency	$63K – $78,380 – $100K	6.4%
Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer RAPIDS 2073CB	Competency	Competency	$100K – $136,550 – $179K	4.5%
Investigator, Private RAPIDS 579	2000 hrs ~1.0 yrs	Time	$42K – $52,370 – $75K	6.0%
Master Homeland Security Specialist RAPIDS 2003	4000 hrs ~2.0 yrs	Time	$59K – $76,290 – $97K	3.1%
Police Officer (Alternate Title: Military Police) RAPIDS 437	4000 hrs ~2.0 yrs	Time	$59K – $76,290 – $97K	3.1%
Protective Service Specialist (Active Duty Military) RAPIDS 2008	2000 hrs ~1.0 yrs	Time	$59K – $76,290 – $97K	3.1%
Security Specialist (Alternate Title: Physical Security Specialist) RAPIDS 1137R	4000 hrs ~2.0 yrs	Time	$59K – $76,290 – $97K	3.1%
Weather Observer-Metero Tech RAPIDS 1	4000 hrs ~2.0 yrs	Time	$46K – $60,130 – $78K	3.5%
Working Dog Handler RAPIDS 2023	2500 hrs ~1.2 yrs	Time	$59K – $76,290 – $97K	3.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database (RAPIDS). Wages and job growth from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 projections.

Find Security Technology Programs in Your State

Trade and community college programs are local decisions — most students pick a school within driving distance. Security Technology is offered at 8 schools across 7 states. Click your state to see all trade programs offered locally.

Wisconsin (2) Florida (1) Minnesota (1) Nevada (1) New York (1) Oklahoma (1) Vermont (1)

Which school is best for Security Technology? See our complete ranking of 8 programs →

Top Security Technology Programs Nationally

For context, here are the highest-scoring Security Technology programs in the country. Most students attend a school within 60 miles of home, so your state list above is usually more actionable — but these are the benchmarks others compete against.

8 schools ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click any row for full earnings projections and career analysis.

#	School	Score	Earnings	ROI
1	Rose State College Midwest City, OK	79 75–81	$58,988/yr	57.6x
2	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	73 69–75	$46,673/yr	45.6x
3	Utica University Utica, NY	68 64–70	$53,951/yr	21.2x
4	Champlain College Burlington, VT	67 62–69	$61,225/yr	12.4x
5	Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI	65 61–67	$35,887/yr	35.5x
6	Hamline University Saint Paul, MN	64 58–65	$49,614/yr	9.3x
7	College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV	60 57–62	$29,354/yr	34.7x
8	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL	51 45–53	$27,693/yr	6.3x

Highest Earning Security Technology Programs

Schools where Security Technology graduates earn the most in their first year after graduation.

School	1-Year Earnings	Score
Champlain College	$61,225/yr	67
Rose State College	$58,988/yr	79
Utica University	$53,951/yr	68
Hamline University	$49,614/yr	64
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	$46,673/yr	73
Fox Valley Technical College	$35,887/yr	65
College of Southern Nevada	$29,354/yr	60
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	$27,693/yr	51

Best ROI for Security Technology

Schools with the highest earnings-to-tuition ratio for Security Technology.

School	ROI Multiple	Earnings	Score
Rose State College	57.6x	$58,988/yr	79
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	45.6x	$46,673/yr	73
Fox Valley Technical College	35.5x	$35,887/yr	65
College of Southern Nevada	34.7x	$29,354/yr	60
Utica University	21.2x	$53,951/yr	68
Champlain College	12.4x	$61,225/yr	67
Hamline University	9.3x	$49,614/yr	64
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	6.3x	$27,693/yr	51

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the typical salary after a Security Technology program?

First-year earnings for Security Technology graduates average $45,423 annually, based on data from 8 programs. The range spans $27,693 at the low end to $61,225 at the top.

Will AI replace Security Technology jobs?

Security Technology is rated "Resilient" for AI resilience — 52% of job tasks involve hands-on work shielded from AI automation. That means most career tasks in this field rely on skills AI cannot replicate.

Which school has the best Security Technology program?

Rose State College leads all 8 programs with a TradeSchoolOutlook Score of 79/100. Graduates earn $58,988/yr — the ranking weighs earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size equally.

What's the ROI on a Security Technology program?

The average 10-year earnings multiple is 27.8x tuition. This is a strong return on investment. The spread between the best and worst programs is wide, so individual school selection has a major impact.