Security Science and Technology at Illinois Central College
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Security Science and Technology by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Security Science and Technology (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Illinois Central College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Security Science and Technology earn a median $43,047 one year after graduating, rising to $48,943 by year five. Figures are based on 33 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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