Homeland Security at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree
Northeastern University graduates in homeland security earn 7% 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 Northeastern 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 |
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| 14 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $93,851 | $106,529 | #10 | $85,364 |
| 15 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $93,521 | $96,094 | #12 | $83,499 |
| 16 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $93,521 | $96,094 | #13 | $83,499 |
| 17 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $90,323 | $79,539 | #22 | $66,372 |
| 18 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $90,323 | $79,539 | #23 | $66,372 |
| 19 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $88,249 | $77,455 | #24 | — |
| 20 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $88,090 | $87,562 | #18 | $62,007 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,372 one year after graduating and $90,323 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for homeland security?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Northeastern University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for homeland security ($96,660), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,875.
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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.