North Carolina · Security Science and Technology

Best institutions to study Security Science and Technology in North Carolina

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…

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Institutions
23
offering CIP 43.04
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
242
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
—
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,551
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Forensic Science Technicians
$60,930
BLS OEWS May 2025

23 institutions offering Security Science and Technology in North Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh Public
—5433%——
2Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville Public
—2724%——
3Southwestern Community College
Sylva Public
—1653%——
4Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem Public
—1534%——
5Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington Public
—1434%——
6Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown Public
—1431%——
7South Piedmont Community College
Polkton Public
—1338%——
8Johnston Community College
Smithfield Public
—1237%——
9Surry Community College
Dobson Public
—126%——
10Gaston College
Dallas Public
—1163%——
11Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory Public
—1035%——
12Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville Public
—938%——
13Wayne Community College
Goldsboro Public
—949%——
14Alamance Community College
Graham Public
—839%——
15Appalachian State University
Boone Public
—375%——
16McDowell Technical Community College
Marion Public
—348%——
17Nash Community College
Rocky Mount Public
—341%——
18Central Carolina Community College
Sanford Public
—243%——
19Methodist University
Fayetteville Private not-for-profit
—244%$24,551—
20Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst Public
—253%——
21Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte Public
—131%——
22Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville Public
—149%——
23University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington Public
—171%——

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
520
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$60,930
median $59,240
Best-paying metro
$68,970
Raleigh-Cary, NC

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Security Science and Technology programs in North Carolina.

How much do Forensic Science Technicians earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in North Carolina is $60,930 (median $59,240), across about 520 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).

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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.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD)
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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