Homeland Security
Graduate certificate · CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,824Median earnings 3 years after
$90,631Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Homeland Security at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn a median of $72,824. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $84,606 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,270–$108,552).
Other programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Security Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$70,714 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$66,464 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$62,921 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$55,275 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$49,580 - Public AdministrationBachelor's degree
$48,881 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$48,361 - Fire ProtectionBachelor's degree
$48,121 - Security Science and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$44,092 - Physical Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,587 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$40,401 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$37,919 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$37,442 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$37,284 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$35,828 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$35,656 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$34,619 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$33,798 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$33,709 - Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's degree
$32,649
Frequently asked questions
How much do Homeland Security graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice make?
The median salary is $72,824 and $90,631 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.