Homeland Security at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates in homeland security earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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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| 24 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $63,137 | $55,414 | #31 | $39,624 |
| 25 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $62,846 | $55,159 | #32 | $43,002 |
| 26 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $62,695 | $67,281 | #18 | $40,294 |
| 27 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $62,649 | $64,906 | #23 | $42,802 |
| 28 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $60,458 | $61,486 | #26 | $31,685 |
| 29 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $58,242 | $68,633 | #16 | — |
| 30 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $54,595 | $58,537 | #29 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,802 one year after graduating and $62,649 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.