Homeland Security
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,324 | $53,315 to $64,064 | 6 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,096 | $62,672 to $72,796 | 35 | 97% |
| Master's Degree | $93,521 | $82,005 to $106,535 | 30 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2023 to 2033), about 142,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | +4.5% | 106,700 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $79,870 | +1.8% | 13,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $101,750 | +2.9% | 10,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $54,580 | +2.7% | 7,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $65,050 | +1.6% | 2,100 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,030 | +2% | 1,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.