Homeland Security at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 191 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in homeland security earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 12 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | #22 | $51,200 |
| 13 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | #10 | $48,676 |
| 14 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | #11 | $48,676 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,472 one year after graduating and $69,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, University at Albany ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.