Homeland Security

Bachelor's degree · Northwest Missouri State University · Maryville, MO

CIP 43.03

$42,266Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$43,638Median earnings 3 years after

$63,715Median earnings 5 years after

$21,418Median federal debt

15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Homeland Security at Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $42,266 one year after completing the program. 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 $21,418, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Homeland Security graduates from Northwest Missouri State University make?

The median salary is $42,266 one year after graduation and $63,715 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,418.

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