Minnesota · Security Science and Technology

Best Security Science and Technology institutions in Minnesota, ranked by earnings

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…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 43.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
20
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,614
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,981
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Forensic Science Technicians
$72,550
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Certificate degree
$49,614960%$20,981

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+12.8%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$67,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive Learning

What Forensic Science Technicians earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
110
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$72,550
median $68,790
Best-paying metro
$73,950
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Security Science and Technology programs in Minnesota.

Which Security Science and Technology program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Hamline University tops the list at $49,614. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Forensic Science Technicians earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Minnesota is $72,550 (median $68,790), across about 110 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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