Homeland Security at American University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 104 graduates a year
American University graduates in homeland security earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American University Compares for Homeland Security
All 28 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 | $154,158 | $140,375 | #1 | $138,835 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $134,847 | $118,161 | #3 | $111,258 |
| 3 | Utica University Utica, NY | $118,906 | $113,174 | #6 | $86,488 |
| 4 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $114,398 | $121,762 | #2 | $85,268 |
| 5 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $108,885 | $95,412 | #14 | $81,481 |
| 6 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $107,332 | $115,532 | #4 | — |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $106,535 | $108,347 | #7 | $85,563 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $106,535 | $108,347 | #8 | $85,563 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $106,535 | $108,347 | #9 | $85,563 |
| 10 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $102,281 | $94,211 | #16 | $75,773 |
| 11 | American University Washington, DC | $96,954 | $84,957 | #19 | $70,939 |
| 12 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $96,527 | $114,197 | #5 | $77,276 |
| 13 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $96,373 | $102,577 | #11 | $78,638 |
| 14 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $93,851 | $106,529 | #10 | $85,364 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American University homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,939 one year after graduating and $96,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American University rank for homeland security?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, American University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at American University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for homeland security ($96,660), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.