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Security Science and Technology at Glenville State University

Glenville, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,237/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (11.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 41 Security Science and Technology programs

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	$489K	$489K	$456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.0x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.0x	11.0x	10.2x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	23%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $44,560 (11.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,432

-74% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$29,750

9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,509

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,237/yr, roughly in line with the $40,284 national median for Security Science and Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Security Science and Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Security Science and Technology's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $29,750 represents roughly 9 months of the $38,237 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #22 of 41 Security Science and Technology programs, Glenville State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $38,237 to $46,509 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Glenville State University

a compact campus enrolling 1,177 students in Glenville, WV. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Security Science and Technology at Glenville State University?

This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Security Science and Technology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Security Science and Technology careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $455,546 in decade earnings vs $488,858 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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