Compare 22 Homeland Security. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $53,522. Top programs: $103,746+.
The highest-earning Homeland Security program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $65K earnings gap across 23 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Barry University's Homeland Security program leads with graduates earning $103,746, nearly triple the field's minimum of $38,472. George Mason University follows at $90,956, while the average across all programs sits at $54,014—demonstrating that regional programs compete effectively with traditional powerhouses.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. George Mason graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Barry University achieves a 7.4% family burden despite higher earnings, proving that top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $103,746 | 8 | $26,997 | Excellent | $14,569 | Excellent |
| #2 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $90,956 | 76 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Good |
| #3 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $67,338 | 28 | $22,750 | Excellent | $13,551 | Good |
| #4 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $62,271 | 18 | $27,249 | Good | $10,872 | Manageable |
| #5 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $61,736 | 148 | $22,500 | Excellent | $25,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $61,647 | 11 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #7 | $61,198 | 57 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $54,844 | 33 | $20,000 | Good | $16,771 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $53,435 | 14 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $52,701 | 13 | $20,000 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $51,769 | 46 | $22,500 | Good | $40,055 | High |
| #12 | $51,629 | 54 | $22,500 | Good | $14,685 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $51,200 | 6 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #14 | $50,145 | 65 | $18,500 | Good | $13,884 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $47,118 | 18 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $43,002 | 13 | $20,500 | Manageable | $27,445 | High |
| #17 | $42,682 | 17 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | High | |
| #18 | $42,058 | 37 | $19,000 | Manageable | $15,945 | High | |
| #19 | University At AlbanyPublic | $38,472 | 215 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,398 | High |
| #20 | $31,685 | 29 | $25,000 | High | $23,528 | High | |
| #21 | Ohio Christian UniversityPrivate | $30,469 | 7 | $29,579 | High | $9,943 | High |
| #22 | Roberts Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $27,387 | 11 | $23,750 | High | $25,812 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
