U.S. median for this major: $59,226.
College Scorecard field of study; 44 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 61% 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 $23,591. College Scorecard.
Glenville State University 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 Glenville State 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 | $10,884 | $47,237 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $13,210 | $57,331 | 3.7 years |
| $48–75k | $14,878 | $64,571 | 4.1 years |
| $75–110k | $16,498 | $71,601 | 4.6 years |
| $110k+ | $16,985 | $73,715 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (28% 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 ($48,388) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,693 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 West Virginia colleges
Every West Virginia college we cover that reports Security / Homeland Security graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $62,455 | $24,324 | $9,337 | 33% |
| 2 | West Virginia University | $62,455 | $24,324 | $15,634 | 65% |
| 3 | Glenville State Universitybachelor's & associate | $48,388 | $29,750 | $14,006 | 34% |
2 more West Virginia 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 Glenville State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Glenville State University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 34% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $39,315
- Full cost breakdown · all 18 majors · overview
Glenville State University Security / Homeland Security questions
How much do Glenville State University Security / Homeland Security graduates earn?
Security / Homeland Security graduates of Glenville State University earn a median $48,388 four years after graduating and $38,237 one year after. The U.S. median for Security / Homeland Security graduates across 42 colleges is $59,226.
How much debt do Glenville State University Security / Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Security / Homeland Security graduates of Glenville State University is $29,750, about 61% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,590.
Is Glenville State University a good school for Security / Homeland Security in West Virginia?
On pay, Security / Homeland Security graduates of Glenville State University earn $48,388 four years out, $14,067 below the median for the same major across 3 West Virginia colleges ($62,455) and $10,838 below the U.S. median ($59,226). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Glenville State University rank for Security / Homeland Security in West Virginia?
Of 3 West Virginia colleges reporting Security / Homeland Security graduate earnings, Glenville State University ranks 3rd. The highest is West Virginia University Institute of Technology at $62,455.
What jobs do Security / Homeland Security graduates get?
A common career is accountants and auditors, with a median wage of $73,320 in West Virginia 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: “Glenville State University Security / Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/glenville-state-university/majors/security-homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).