Homeland Security

Master's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA

CIP 43.03

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$81,715Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Homeland Security at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $81,715. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $96,660 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,656–$128,776).

Other programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$98,816
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$74,935
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$68,346
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$59,186
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$58,627
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$55,021
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree$53,442
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$49,123
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$48,895
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree$46,908
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree$46,458
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree$46,189
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$45,639
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree$44,984
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$39,282
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$38,010
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$37,020
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree$35,452
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$34,148
Social WorkBachelor's degree$33,596

Frequently asked questions

How much do Homeland Security graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana make?

The median salary is $81,715.

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