U.S. median for this major: $59,226.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,590.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,308. College Scorecard.
Bay Path University Security / Homeland Security: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Massachusetts colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Security / Homeland Security nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Bay Path University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,948 | $49,226 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $12,251 | $50,474 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $12,698 | $52,316 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $17,528 | $72,215 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $25,475 | $104,957 | 6.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Security / Homeland Security graduates 4 years after graduating ($56,262) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,382 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Security / Homeland Security graduates
Accountants and Auditors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Information Security Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +21.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial Examiners
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Bay Path University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Bay Path University
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,383
- Full cost breakdown · all 25 majors · overview
Related majors at Bay Path University
- Criminal Justice—
Bay Path University Security / Homeland Security questions
How much do Bay Path University Security / Homeland Security graduates earn?
Security / Homeland Security graduates of Bay Path University earn a median $56,262 four years after graduating and $32,326 one year after. The U.S. median for Security / Homeland Security graduates across 42 colleges is $59,226.
How much debt do Bay Path University Security / Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Security / Homeland Security graduates of Bay Path University is $29,113, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,590.
Where does Bay Path University rank for Security / Homeland Security in Massachusetts?
Of 1 Massachusetts colleges reporting Security / Homeland Security graduate earnings, Bay Path University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Security / Homeland Security graduates get?
A common career is accountants and auditors, with a median wage of $92,010 in the Springfield, MA area and $83,680 nationally. Others include information security analysts and financial examiners.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Bay Path University Security / Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/bay-path-university/majors/security-homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).