Homeland Security

Bachelor's degree · Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI

CIP 43.03

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$63,858Median earnings 4 years after

$81,891Median earnings 5 years after

$15,648Median federal debt

14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Homeland Security at Oakland University earn a median of $63,858. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,193 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,236–$95,443). Median debt is $15,648, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Oakland University

Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$112,624
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Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$105,451
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$104,665
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$91,379
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$90,920
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,623
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$79,034
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,709
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,213
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,169
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$75,977
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$74,917
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$69,446
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$67,253
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$66,537
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree$65,128
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$62,452
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$62,359
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$61,804

Frequently asked questions

How much do Homeland Security graduates from Oakland University make?

The median salary is $63,858 and $81,891 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,648.

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