Homeland Security at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in homeland security earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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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| 15 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $69,365 | $66,021 | #20 | $38,472 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,307 one year after graduating and $67,096 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,979.
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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.