Security Science and Technology

Master's degree · California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 43.04

$66,598Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$92,683Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,079Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Security Science and Technology at California State University-Los Angeles earn a median of $66,598 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,399 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,177–$114,337). Median debt is $17,079, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Security Science and Technology (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of San Diego
San Diego
$97,944$48,077
University of California-Davis
Davis
$65,299—
National University
San Diego
$50,462$34,433

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Security Science and Technology graduates from California State University-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $66,598 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,079.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.