Security Science and Technology at Illinois Central College
Ranked 8th of 8 associate programs in Security Science and Technology by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Security Science and Technology (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Illinois Central College's associate program in Security Science and Technology earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $46,663 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $41,115 for this field, ranking 8th of 8 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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