Homeland Security

Master's degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 43.03

$66,898Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$76,702Median earnings 4 years after

$74,475Median earnings 5 years after

$39,929Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Homeland Security at Capella University earn a median of $66,898 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $96,660 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,656–$128,776). Median debt is $39,929, about 60% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at Capella University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDoctoral degree$152,737
Homeland SecurityDoctoral degree$127,306
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$125,356
Public AdministrationDoctoral degree$122,967
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralDoctoral degree$120,702
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate$111,687
Business Administration, Management and OperationsDoctoral degree$106,680
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$106,264
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesDoctoral degree$103,817
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree$93,397
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree$93,267
Public HealthDoctoral degree$93,181
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral degree$92,675
Education, GeneralDoctoral degree$92,353
Education, OtherDoctoral degree$89,907
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsDoctoral degree$87,860
Medical Illustration and InformaticsGraduate certificate$86,983
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral degree$86,919
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$86,399
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree$86,085

Frequently asked questions

How much do Homeland Security graduates from Capella University make?

The median salary is $66,898 one year after graduation and $74,475 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,929.

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