Security Management Specialists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Security Management Specialists does

You design and oversee security systems, policies, and procedures to protect an organization's physical assets, data, and personnel. You assess risks and coordinate responses to security threats.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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