Security Science and Technology at University of New Haven

University of New Haven's Security Science and Technology program starts graduates at just above $40,000 but shows impressive momentum, with earnings jumping 32% to reach $54,115 by year four. This trajectory matters more than the modest starting salary—while graduates begin slightly above the national median for their field, they're pulling ahead quickly. With only two schools in Connecticut offering this specialized program, you're looking at a relatively comparable option locally, though the limited state data makes broader comparisons difficult.

The $27,000 debt load is actually favorable here, sitting in the 25th percentile nationally—meaning three-quarters of similar programs leave students with more debt. That 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio translates to manageable payments from day one, and as earnings climb past $50,000, the financial picture improves significantly. For a field focused on emerging security technology needs, this growth pattern suggests graduates are developing valuable, in-demand skills that employers increasingly reward.

The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs, but the fundamental math works: reasonable debt combined with strong earnings growth creates a solid foundation. If your child is drawn to security technology work, this program delivers improving returns without burying them in debt—a combination that should make the first decade after graduation financially comfortable rather than stressful.