Rhode Island · Security Science and Technology

Best colleges for Security Science and Technology in Rhode Island

Ranked by graduate earnings

Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University and University of Rhode Island award the most Security Science and Technology degrees and certificates in Rhode Island: 17, 3 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Rhode Island colleges offer Security Science and Technology and award 23 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…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 43.04
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
23
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$91,193
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,648
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Forensic Science Technicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, 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.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Salve Regina University
Newport Private not-for-profit · Graduate degree Small program
$91,193377%$31,899$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Security Science and Technology degrees in Rhode Island

Top 4 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.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Roger Williams University
Bristol Private not-for-profit
17Not reported
2Salve Regina University
Newport Private not-for-profit
3$91,193
3University of Rhode Island
Kingston Public
2Not reported
4Rhode Island College
Providence Public
1Not reported

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 Rhode Island

Jobs in Rhode Island
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Security Science and Technology programs in Rhode Island.

Which Rhode Island colleges award the most Security Science and Technology degrees?+

Roger Williams University (17 graduates a year), Salve Regina University (3 graduates a year) and University of Rhode Island (2 graduates a year) award the most Security Science and Technology degrees and certificates in Rhode Island, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Rhode Island colleges offer Security Science and Technology.

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.
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.
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.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
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.

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