Security Science and Technology at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser's Security Science program produces graduates earning $37,231 in their first year—about $9,000 less than the Florida median and $2,000 below the national average. More concerning, these already modest earnings barely budge over four years, growing just 1% while graduates at Florida State and Embry-Riddle start near $55,000. Among Florida's ten security programs, Keiser ranks in the bottom quartile for earnings.

The debt load amplifies the problem. At $37,151, graduates owe significantly more than the state median of $20,096, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1:1—meaning the entire first year's salary would be needed to pay off the debt. This places Keiser in the bottom 5% nationally for debt burden in this field. While the school serves a population where 58% receive Pell grants, that doesn't change the math: borrowers face nearly double the debt of peers at other Florida schools while earning 20% less.

For families considering this program, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere. Florida State and Embry-Riddle offer dramatically better outcomes, and even Florida Gulf Coast—despite lower earnings—comes with half the debt. Unless your child has compelling reasons to choose Keiser specifically, spending $37,000 to earn $37,000 creates a financially tight first few years after graduation with little growth on the horizon.