Homeland Security

Undergraduate certificate · Des Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IA

CIP 43.03

$54,209Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$74,269Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

227Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Homeland Security at Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $54,209 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $62,995 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,318–$81,707).

Other programs at Des Moines Area Community College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$66,093
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$60,163
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$59,181
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherAssociate's degree$57,722
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$56,681
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$52,325
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$49,953
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceUndergraduate certificate$49,355
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$49,137
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$47,585
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$47,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$45,688
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$44,886
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$42,555
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$40,506
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$39,397
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$38,962
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$38,511
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$37,317
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$35,852

Frequently asked questions

How much do Homeland Security graduates from Des Moines Area Community College make?

The median salary is $54,209 one year after graduation.

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