Homeland Security
American Public University System · Charles Town, WV
American Public University System offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Homeland Security. The Bachelor program, with 516 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $77,122 four years after completion, which is 63% above the national median for Homeland Security programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, and Emergency Management Directors. The median salary for Managers is $133,560.
Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$63,213
Completers
49
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$77,122
Completers
516
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
34
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$96,527
Completers
268
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
29
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | Not reported | 589,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $101,750 | Not reported | 138,140 |
| Emergency Management Directors | $83,960 | 3% | 11,910 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $79,870 | Not reported | 166,980 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,030 | Not reported | 13,390 |
Show 2 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $65,050 | Not reported | 19,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $54,580 | Not reported | 64,900 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,400
Graduation Rate
55.2%
Total Enrollment
40,074
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