Program Analysis
Graduates earn $37,481/yr, roughly in line with the $40,284 national median for Security Science and Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 8.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$37,481 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #16 out of 41 programs, Grand Canyon University's Security Science and Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $37,481 to $62,726 over five years (67% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.