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Bachelor's-29% vs national median48 grads tracked

Security Science and Technology at Fairmont State University

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

Median · 1 year out
$35,528
middle 50%: $25,009 – $43,722
Median · 5 years out
$46,435
middle 50%: $34,677 – $63,134
Median · 10 years out
$62,818
middle 50%: $39,556 – $143,232

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 Fairmont State University's bachelor's program in Security Science and Technology earn a median $35,528 one year after graduating, rising to $62,818 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 29% below the national median of $65,458 for this field, ranking 27th 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.

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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
8.7 yrs
≈ $10,315 total interest

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