Security Science and Technology at Tiffin University

Tiffin's Security Science and Technology program carries a warning label worth heeding: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift dramatically with just a few data points. That said, what we're seeing suggests this program underperforms its Ohio peers by a meaningful margin. At $38,994 in first-year earnings, graduates trail the state median by nearly $5,000—landing in just the 40th percentile among Ohio's 13 programs in this field. The Miami University campuses, for instance, consistently produce graduates earning $43,918.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $27,000, it matches both the state and roughly the national median, and the 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe about eight months' salary—manageable if you're diligent about repayment. Combined with Tiffin's 80% acceptance rate, this program appears accessible to students who might not qualify for more selective schools.

The core question is whether slightly lower earnings are acceptable given that accessibility. For a student who needs an open-door program and is genuinely interested in security technology, this could work—but they should know they're likely starting behind their counterparts at other Ohio schools. With such a small sample size, I'd want to see more graduate outcomes before committing, especially when other in-state options show stronger earning potential right out of the gate.