Puerto Rico · Security Science and Technology

Best Security Science and Technology institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
16
offering CIP 43.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
361
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
$12,517
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$8,476
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
39%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Forensic Science Technicians
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
Mercedita Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$23,5782741%$9,980$6,325
2Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Bayamon Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$12,5174535%$10,334$5,750
3Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
Aguadilla Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$11,9732443%$8,433$7,750

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Security Science and Technology programs in Puerto Rico.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce tops the list at $23,578. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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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