Homeland Security at Post University
Waterbury, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Post University graduates in homeland security earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Post University Compares for Homeland Security
All 33 colleges reporting homeland security earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $143,972 | $131,100 | #1 | $90,956 |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $84,553 | $86,880 | #3 | $68,503 |
| 3 | Utica University Utica, NY | $82,733 | $78,745 | #8 | $57,215 |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $80,134 | $72,917 | #13 | $63,963 |
| 5 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $79,079 | $86,385 | #4 | $78,275 |
| 6 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $77,122 | $91,240 | #2 | $62,340 |
| 7 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $76,520 | $80,490 | #6 | $66,446 |
| 8 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $76,446 | $73,022 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $73,703 | $83,659 | #5 | $62,313 |
| 10 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $71,888 | $79,713 | #7 | $67,338 |
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| 16 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $68,161 | $70,037 | #15 | — |
| 17 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $67,744 | $72,105 | #14 | $54,837 |
| 18 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $67,096 | $75,973 | #9 | $38,307 |
| 19 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $66,145 | $59,552 | #28 | $53,772 |
| 20 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $64,061 | $66,210 | #19 | $42,058 |
| 21 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $63,858 | $67,331 | #17 | — |
| 22 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY | $63,759 | $60,685 | #27 | $48,753 |
Other Majors at Post University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,249 | $63,383 | #116 of 166 |
| Marketing | $74,201 | $54,931 | #129 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,190 | $59,213 | #395 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,512 | $61,704 | #391 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,363 | $55,402 | #355 of 452 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,913 | $49,449 | #174 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,606 | $29,592 | #232 of 610 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $51,731 | $39,838 | #33 of 39 |
| Human Services | $51,181 | $41,124 | #35 of 94 |
| Psychology | $49,393 | $31,377 | #575 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,643 | $31,627 | #134 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Post University homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,772 one year after graduating and $66,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Post University rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Post University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Post University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for homeland security ($70,193).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.