Homeland Security at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in homeland security earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland 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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| 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 |
| 23 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $63,622 | $64,685 | #24 | $44,969 |
| 24 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $63,137 | $55,414 | #31 | $39,624 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,858 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Oakland University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,648.
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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.