U.S. median for this major: $59,226.
College Scorecard field of study; 234 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% 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 $18,966. College Scorecard.
Farmingdale State College Security / Homeland Security: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 Farmingdale State College'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 | $4,933 | $21,557 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,985 | $30,524 | 1.2 years |
| $48–75k | $11,834 | $51,715 | 2.0 years |
| $75–110k | $14,893 | $65,082 | 2.5 years |
| $110k+ | $17,919 | $78,306 | 3.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 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 Security / Homeland Security graduates 4 years after graduating ($60,464) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,831 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.
Security / Homeland Security at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Security / Homeland Security graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | $69,491 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| 2 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $69,321 | — | $17,156 | 59% |
| 3 | Farmingdale State College | $60,464 | $19,500 | $10,867 | 53% |
| 4 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $60,416 | $14,475 | $3,203 | 56% |
| 5 | Hilbert College | $54,589 | $27,000 | $22,723 | 56% |
10 more New York colleges offer Security / Homeland Security but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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 Farmingdale State College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Farmingdale State College
- Acceptance rate: 63% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $69,781
- Full cost breakdown · all 37 majors · overview
Related majors at Farmingdale State College
- Criminal Justice—
- Geography—
Farmingdale State College Security / Homeland Security questions
How much do Farmingdale State College Security / Homeland Security graduates earn?
Security / Homeland Security graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median $60,464 four years after graduating and $38,789 one year after. The U.S. median for Security / Homeland Security graduates across 42 colleges is $59,226.
How much debt do Farmingdale State College Security / Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Security / Homeland Security graduates of Farmingdale State College is $19,500, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,590.
Is Farmingdale State College a good school for Security / Homeland Security in New York?
On pay, Security / Homeland Security graduates of Farmingdale State College earn $60,464 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 New York colleges ($60,464) and $1,238 above the U.S. median ($59,226). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Farmingdale State College rank for Security / Homeland Security in New York?
Of 5 New York colleges reporting Security / Homeland Security graduate earnings, Farmingdale State College ranks 3rd. The highest is Syracuse University at $69,491.
What jobs do Security / Homeland Security graduates get?
A common career is accountants and auditors, with a median wage of $105,650 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 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: “Farmingdale State College Security / Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/farmingdale-state-college/majors/security-homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).