# West Virginia University Institute of Technology: Security / Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Beckley, WV. IPEDS 237950, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university-institute-of-technology/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,255
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,455 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,324 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (3 colleges, $62,455): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,229

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,455 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,998 | $30,511 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $6,752 | $29,439 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $9,137 | $39,837 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $11,861 | $51,714 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $14,797 | $64,515 | 2.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Security / Homeland Security at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $62,455 | $24,324 | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $62,455 | $24,324 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Glenville State University | $48,388 | $29,750 | $14,006 | 34% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage $72,120 Beckley, WV, $73,320 WV, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage not reported Beckley, WV, not reported WV, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage not reported Beckley, WV, $60,590 WV, $94,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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