U.S. median for this major: $59,226.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 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 41% 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 $39,694. College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 | $19,845 | $83,349 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 5.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (70% 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 ($66,084) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,287 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania 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 | Robert Morris University | $90,206 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| 2 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $73,289 | $25,800 | $15,699 | 54% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University | $66,084 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 4 | Chestnut Hill College | $60,744 | $35,000 | $27,970 | 49% |
| 5 | Mercyhurst University | $55,665 | — | $19,444 | 60% |
12 more Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Pennsylvania State University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,435
- Full cost breakdown · all 141 majors · overview
Related majors at Pennsylvania State University
- Criminal Justice$56,877
- Geography$68,993
- Anthropology$50,640
Pennsylvania State University Security / Homeland Security questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University Security / Homeland Security graduates earn?
Security / Homeland Security graduates of Pennsylvania State University earn a median $66,084 four years after graduating and $49,782 one year after. The U.S. median for Security / Homeland Security graduates across 42 colleges is $59,226.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University Security / Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Security / Homeland Security graduates of Pennsylvania State University is $27,000, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,590.
Is Pennsylvania State University a good school for Security / Homeland Security in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Security / Homeland Security graduates of Pennsylvania State University earn $66,084 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Pennsylvania colleges ($66,084) and $6,858 above the U.S. median ($59,226). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Pennsylvania State University rank for Security / Homeland Security in Pennsylvania?
Of 5 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Security / Homeland Security graduate earnings, Pennsylvania State University ranks 3rd. The highest is Robert Morris University at $90,206.
What jobs do Security / Homeland Security graduates get?
A common career is accountants and auditors, with a median wage of $73,040 in the State College, PA 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: “Pennsylvania State University Security / Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/security-homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).