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Security Science and Technology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,013/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #15 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	$506K	$505K	$467K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.2x	15.2x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	23%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	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)

$33,260

Out-of-state: $69,096 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,016

-77% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,005

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,211

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,013/yr, roughly in line with the $40,284 national median for Security Science and Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 15.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% 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.

At $21,005 against $38,013/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #15 ranking among 41 Security Science and Technology programs places University of Wisconsin-Platteville in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 32% earnings increase from $38,013 to $50,211 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Wisconsin-Platteville

University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 5,928 students in Platteville, WI.

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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 does a 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Security Science and Technology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

At 55/100, University of Wisconsin-Platteville'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 University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

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.

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