Location: Hamilton, OH•In-State Tuition: $7,278•Out-of-State Tuition: $18,847
Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,918
73rd percentile
60th percentile in Ohio
Est. Median Debt
$24,324
Est. from national median (18 programs)
Sample: 17 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Miami University-Hamilton's Security Science program delivers first-year earnings of $43,918—meaningfully above the national median of $39,252 and placing graduates at the 73rd percentile nationally. With estimated debt around $24,324 (based on comparable programs at this institution), the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 suggests graduates earn roughly twice what they owe, a threshold that typically signals manageable repayment.

What makes this program particularly notable is its position within Ohio's competitive cybersecurity landscape. Graduates here earn on par with Miami's flagship Oxford campus and its Middletown branch, despite Hamilton's regional status. This suggests the program delivers comparable career access at what may be a more accessible price point. Similar programs in Ohio carry higher estimated debt loads (around $27,000), giving Hamilton a cost advantage if these estimates hold true.

The practical picture: a graduate earning $43,918 with $24,324 in debt faces monthly payments around $270 on a standard 10-year plan—roughly 7% of gross income. That's workable, especially in a field where earnings typically grow as certifications accumulate. The caveat is that debt figures here are institutional estimates, not specific outcomes for security science graduates. For a clearer debt picture, contact the financial aid office directly and ask about typical borrowing for students in this specific major.

Where Miami University-Hamilton Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all security science and technology bachelors's programs nationally

Miami University-Hamilton (estimated ±10%)Other security science and technology programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Miami University-Hamilton graduates compare to all programs nationally

Miami University-Hamilton earns $44k — 73th percentile among security science and technology bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Security Science and Technology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (13 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Miami University-HamiltonHamilton$7,278$43,918—$24,324*—
Miami University-MiddletownMiddletown$7,278$43,918——*—
Miami University-OxfordOxford$17,809$43,918——*—
Tiffin UniversityTiffin$32,400$38,994—$27,000*0.69
National Median—$39,252—$25,000*0.64
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with security science and technology graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geographers

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

$97,200/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

$81,680/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.

$78,380/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Miami University-Hamilton, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.