A homeland security, other degree prepares graduates for careers in First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other, Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary, First-line supervisors of security workers. 15 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $70,193 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,236–$95,443). Where you study it matters: across 33 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $52,677 to $143,972.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $143,972 | $131,100 | $90,956 | $21,479 | B+ |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $84,553 | $86,880 | $68,503 | $25,616 | C |
| 3 | Utica University Utica, NY | $82,733 | $78,745 | $57,215 | $25,000 | B |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $80,134 | $72,917 | $63,963 | $23,437 | C+ |
| 5 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $79,079 | $86,385 | $78,275 | $28,709 | D |
| 6 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $77,122 | $91,240 | $62,340 | $24,942 | C+ |
| 7 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $76,520 | $80,490 | $66,446 | $22,000 | C |
| 8 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $76,446 | $73,022 | — | — | F |
| 9 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $73,703 | $83,659 | $62,313 | $21,628 | B |
| 10 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $71,888 | $79,713 | $67,338 | $25,122 | F |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | $51,200 | — | B |
| 11 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | $51,200 | — | B |
| 14 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | $48,676 | $20,500 | B |
| 13 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | $48,676 | $20,500 | A |
| 15 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $69,365 | $66,021 | $38,472 | $20,000 | B+ |
| 16 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $68,161 | $70,037 | — | — | F |
| 17 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $67,744 | $72,105 | $54,837 | $45,104 | C+ |
| 18 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $67,096 | $75,973 | $38,307 | $26,979 | C+ |
| 19 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $66,145 | $59,552 | $53,772 | — | F |
| 20 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $64,061 | $66,210 | $42,058 | $20,060 | C |
| 21 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $63,858 | $67,331 | — | $15,648 | B |
| 22 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY | $63,759 | $60,685 | $48,753 | $23,205 | F |
| 23 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $63,622 | $64,685 | $44,969 | $17,023 | C+ |
| 24 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $63,137 | $55,414 | $39,624 | $13,875 | F |
| 25 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $62,846 | $55,159 | $43,002 | — | C |
| 26 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $62,695 | $67,281 | $40,294 | $23,956 | C+ |
| 27 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $62,649 | $64,906 | $42,802 | $27,000 | B+ |
| 28 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $60,458 | $61,486 | $31,685 | $23,000 | C+ |
| 29 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $58,242 | $68,633 | — | — | D |
| 30 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $54,595 | $58,537 | — | — | C |
| 31 | Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | $53,626 | $57,227 | — | — | F |
| 32 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $53,142 | $62,623 | $43,090 | $22,372 | B+ |
| 33 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $52,677 | $54,126 | $34,103 | $20,101 | B |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in homeland security, other.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | 52 | C+ |
| 2 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston, MA | 33 | C+ |
| 3 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 32 | C |
| 4 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | 29 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most homeland security, other graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | 52 | C+ |
| 2 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston, MA | 33 | C+ |
| 3 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 32 | C |
| 4 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | 29 | C |
Homeland Security, Other is a degree program offered at 15 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 213 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other, criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary, first-line supervisors of security workers.