2,095 colleges are offering Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,024 schools have the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program and 424 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 139,687 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 33,262 students earned undergraduate certificate, 33,672 students earned associate's, 59,184 students earned bachelor's, and 12,031 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Program is $41,490
Colleges Offering Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program is $9,508 for state residents and $24,840 for out-of-state students. For graduate Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting programs, the average tuition is $10,718 for state residents and $19,723 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 1,171 | 33,672 | 17,271 | 16,401 |
| Bachelor | 1,024 | 59,184 | 26,830 | 32,354 |
| Master | 424 | 11,743 | 5,331 | 6,412 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 48 | 288 | 134 | 154 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 518 | 6,883 | 4,506 | 2,377 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 15 | 73 | 52 | 21 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 94 | 1,836 | 1,316 | 520 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 700 | 24,470 | 16,428 | 8,042 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 168 | 1,538 | 872 | 666 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 16 | 43 | 15 | 28 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting is $41,490. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Master's degree is $53,526.
The average loan debt of the completers in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting programs is $25,029
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $250. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program, the graduates from Union Institute & University have the highest earning of $112,913 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Eastern Oregon University and Neumann University follow it with average earning $95,984 and $89,450 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Institute & University | $14,330 | $112,913 | $9,409 | $15,125 | $151 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $24,621 | $95,984 | $7,999 | - | - |
| Neumann University | $37,300 | $89,450 | $7,454 | $22,416 | $224 |
| Anna Maria College | $43,064 | $86,147 | $7,179 | $22,381 | $224 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $25,754 | $78,533 | $6,544 | $26,000 | $260 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Sub Major Programs
In Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting area, the graduates who completing Fire Protection program have the highest salary of $66,344 and Homeland Security program have the second highest salary of $48,665 in average.
Associate's Fire Protection program shows the highest earning ($53,782) and Criminal Justice and Corrections program follows with $33,063 average salary.
Homeland Security Master's program has $65,768 average salary and Fire Protection program completers earn $56,053 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $43,787 | $3,649 | $10,217 | $102 |
| Associate | $33,063 | $2,755 | $16,525 | $165 |
| Bachelor's | $40,126 | $3,344 | $25,120 | $251 |
| Post-BS | $84,903 | $7,075 | $27,000 | $270 |
| Master's | $50,918 | $4,243 | $37,201 | $418 |
| Doctoral | $66,843 | $5,570 | $110,194 | $1,239 |
| Post-MS | $58,247 | $4,854 | - | - |
| Fire Protection Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $45,304 | $3,775 | $4,561 | $46 |
| Associate | $53,782 | $4,482 | $16,382 | $164 |
| Bachelor's | $66,344 | $5,529 | $24,897 | $249 |
| Master's | $56,053 | $4,671 | $41,113 | $462 |
| Homeland Security Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $48,665 | $4,055 | $23,713 | $237 |
| Master's | $65,768 | $5,481 | $36,660 | $412 |
| Doctoral | $107,926 | $8,994 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $72,824 | $6,069 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
