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Security Science and Technology at Champlain College

Burlington, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,586/yr (75% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (385,400 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #5 of 41 Security Science and Technology programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Security Science and Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$644K	$634K	$562K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	23%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	63	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$182,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$140,000

23% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$89,716

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $70,586 put Champlain College's Security Science and Technology program 75% above the national median of $40,284 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

At 3.5x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Security Science and Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $70,586 far exceeding the $27,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Champlain College ranks #5 among 41 Security Science and Technology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 27% earnings increase from $70,586 to $89,716 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Champlain College

A 67% admission rate makes Champlain College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 2,870 students in Burlington, VT.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Information security analysts $124,910/yr

Computer occupations, all other $108,970/yr

View all 17 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 63/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Security Science and Technology at Champlain College?

At 63/100, Champlain College's Security Science and Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Security Science and Technology at Champlain College?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Champlain College one of the best schools for Security Science and Technology?

Among 41 Security Science and Technology programs, Champlain College's #5 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →