Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Offered at 88 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 23 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 25 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 18 | $55,623 | $70,686 | $22,500 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 12 | $74,026 | $96,834 | — |
| Doctoral | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Kentucky University | KY | — | $59,695 | — |
| 2 | Madonna University | MI | — | $46,955 | — |
| 3 | Florida State University | FL | $45,944 | — | $14,249 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | — | $64,719 | — |
| 2 | SUNY Broome Community College | NY | — | $41,676 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neumann University | PA | $101,976 | $138,163 | $18,312 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | MA | $58,785 | $82,364 | $25,000 |
| 3 | University of New Haven | CT | — | $80,490 | — |
| 4 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $52,084 | $75,717 | $22,500 |
| 5 | Thomas Edison State University | NJ | $64,327 | $75,274 | $13,975 |
| 6 | Franklin University | OH | — | $74,442 | — |
| 7 | Tiffin University | OH | $58,750 | $70,897 | $27,000 |
| 8 | St Petersburg College | FL | $65,858 | $70,475 | $30,106 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | FL | $48,218 | $65,580 | $20,352 |
| 10 | Florida SouthWestern State College | FL | $73,144 | $64,028 | — |
| 11 | Savannah State University | GA | $47,014 | $63,073 | $25,500 |
| 12 | Tulane University of Louisiana | LA | $52,497 | $62,208 | $23,250 |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic University | FL | $42,589 | $58,614 | $21,056 |
| 14 | Miami Dade College | FL | $43,245 | $52,623 | $9,721 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning post-bacc certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $115,795 | — | $27,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Long Beach | CA | $96,462 | $129,280 | — |
| 2 | Webster University | MO | $87,592 | $103,504 | — |
| 3 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | MA | $67,708 | $103,441 | — |
| 4 | Eastern Kentucky University | KY | $90,630 | $97,814 | — |
| 5 | University of New Haven | CT | $83,689 | $95,854 | — |
| 6 | Saint Leo University | FL | — | $90,374 | — |
| 7 | Michigan State University | MI | $67,529 | $86,029 | — |
| 8 | The University of Texas at El Paso | TX | — | $74,301 | — |
| 9 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $74,026 | — | — |
| 10 | Utah Valley University | UT | $60,125 | — | — |
| 11 | Tiffin University | OH | $56,398 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MA | — | $94,851 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other reports median earnings of $55,623. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
