Homeland Security at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 516 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in homeland security earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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 |
Other Homeland Security Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $63,213 | — |
| Master's Degree | $77,276 | $96,527 | $38,384 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,340 one year after graduating and $77,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, American Public University System ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,942.
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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.