Best colleges for Security Science and Technology in Arizona
Ranked by graduate earnings
Grand Canyon University, University of Arizona and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott award the most Security Science and Technology degrees and certificates in Arizona: 159, 29 and 27 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Arizona colleges offer Security Science and Technology and award 582 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Security Science and Technology program focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and society as it pertains to homeland security, law enforcement, and related protective services. This interdisciplinary field prepares…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Prescott Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $55,259 | 27 | 68% | $38,461 | $19,500 |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $37,481 | 159 | 43% | $21,535 | $27,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Security Science and Technology degrees in Arizona
Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix Private not-for-profit | 159 | $37,481 |
| 2 | University of Arizona Tucson Public | 29 | Not reported |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Prescott Private not-for-profit | 27 | $55,259 |
| 4 | University of Advancing Technology Tempe Private for-profit | 27 | Not reported |
| 5 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 6 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Public | 1 | Not reported |
| 7 | Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale Public | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 9 Arizona colleges offering Security Science and Technology
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion (Online) | Scottsdale | Public | 96 |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona (Online) | Phoenix | Private for-profit | 90 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | 48 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | 47 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | 29 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | Public | 14 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma | Public | 2 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | Public | 2 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092).
Top skills
What Forensic Science Technicians earn in Arizona
Related careers
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Security Science and Technology programs in Arizona.
Which Arizona colleges award the most Security Science and Technology degrees?+
Grand Canyon University (159 graduates a year), University of Arizona (29 graduates a year) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott (27 graduates a year) award the most Security Science and Technology degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Arizona colleges offer Security Science and Technology.
Which Security Science and Technology program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott tops the list at $55,259. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Forensic Science Technicians earn in Arizona?+
The average annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Arizona is $72,120 (median $63,250), across about 900 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Security Science and Technology program?+
The Security Science and Technology program focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and society as it pertains to homeland security, law enforcement, and related protective services. This interdisciplinary field prepares…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, writing, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Forensic Science Technicians?+
The national job outlook is about +12.8% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Explore every U.S. college in one conversation
Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.
Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card