Homeland Security

Master's degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC

CIP 43.03

$81,481Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,885Median earnings 4 years after
$96,515Median earnings 5 years after
$62,182Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Homeland Security at Georgetown University earn a median of $81,481 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $96,660 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,656–$128,776). Median debt is $62,182, about 76% of first-year earnings.

Homeland Security (Master's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Washington University
Washington
$111,258$39,152
American University
Washington
$70,939$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Homeland Security graduates from Georgetown University make?

The median salary is $81,481 one year after graduation and $96,515 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $62,182.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.