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Security Science and Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,231/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 41 Security Science and Technology programs Top 50%

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	$571K	$566K	$512K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.0x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	23%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,432

Out-of-state: $110,992 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,696

-72% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,125

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,664

101% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $29,231/yr fall 27% below the $40,284 national median for Security Science and Technology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,125 represents roughly 10 months of the $29,231 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #18 of 41 Security Science and Technology programs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $58,664 show a 101% jump from the $29,231 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 18,887 in Lincoln, NE.

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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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Security Science and Technology field.

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 $511,717 in decade earnings vs $571,158 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Security Science and Technology from University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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