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Major · Homeland Security

Homeland Security, Other

Any instructional program in homeland security not listed above.

Schools offering
10
Annual completions
53
Typical degree level
Associate's + Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
$69k

About this major

Any instructional program in homeland security not listed above.

Examples of specialized tracks: Search and Rescue Technician, Emergency Telecommunicator, Emergency Services Communications, Public Safety Communications.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

Occupation Median wage Job growth Typical education
First-line supervisors of security workers $59k +2.7% High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other $75k +1.6% High school diploma or equivalent
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary $71k +2.0% Doctoral or professional degree
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$69k

Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings

Associate's

$62k

Bachelor's

$70k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Homeland Security, Other

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ 0 40 40
Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY 0 6 6
ICPR Junior College Manati, PR 3 0 3
Rivier University Nashua, NH 0 2 2
Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI 0 1 1
Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA 0 1 1
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC 0 0 0
Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL 0 0 0
Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA 0 0 0
Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI 0 0 0
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Homeland Security, Other degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as First-line supervisors of security workers, First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other, Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary.
Is a Homeland Security, Other associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
Both credentials exist. The associate's is typically faster and cheaper; the bachelor's unlocks higher-earning roles. See our earnings table above.
How many colleges offer Homeland Security, Other?
10 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 53 students a year combined.