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Bachelor's-10% vs national median190 grads tracked

Security Science and Technology at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Ranked 15th of 27 bachelor's programs in Security Science and Technology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$44,445
middle 50%: $33,639 – $53,909
Median · 5 years out
$58,858
middle 50%: $46,793 – $74,144
Median · 10 years out
$77,587
middle 50%: $61,332 – $104,398

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Security Science and Technology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis's bachelor's program in Security Science and Technology earn a median $44,445 one year after graduating, rising to $77,587 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $65,458 for this field, ranking 15th of 27 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.9 yrs
≈ $7,882 total interest

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