U.S. median for this major: $63,960.
College Scorecard field of study; 47 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 37% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,350.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $62,187. College Scorecard.
Campbell University Homeland Security: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 North Carolina 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.
Homeland Security nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Campbell 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 | $20,751 | $88,607 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $20,981 | $89,589 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $19,979 | $85,310 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $26,959 | $115,115 | 3.9 years |
| $110k+ | $30,864 | $131,789 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Homeland Security graduates 4 years after graduating ($62,695) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,179 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 Homeland Security graduates
Emergency Management Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.9% 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 Campbell University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Campbell University
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 61% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,886
- Full cost breakdown · all 52 majors · overview
Related majors at Campbell University
- Criminal Justice$49,830
- Public Administration—
Campbell University Homeland Security questions
How much do Campbell University Homeland Security graduates earn?
Homeland Security graduates of Campbell University earn a median $62,695 four years after graduating and $40,294 one year after. The U.S. median for Homeland Security graduates across 26 colleges is $63,960.
How much debt do Campbell University Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Homeland Security graduates of Campbell University is $23,500, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,350.
Where does Campbell University rank for Homeland Security in North Carolina?
Of 1 North Carolina colleges reporting Homeland Security graduate earnings, Campbell University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Homeland Security graduates get?
A common career is emergency management directors, with a median wage of $93,840 in North Carolina and $93,330 nationally.
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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: “Campbell University Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/campbell-university/majors/homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).