U.S. median for this major: $63,960.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 39% 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 $24,906. College Scorecard.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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.
Homeland Security nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SUNY College of Technology at Canton'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 | $10,908 | $46,032 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $12,813 | $54,071 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $17,700 | $74,694 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $17,984 | $75,892 | 2.6 years |
| $110k+ | $22,077 | $93,165 | 3.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (42% 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 ($63,759) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,126 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.
Homeland Security at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports 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 | Utica University | $82,733 | $27,846 | $19,108 | 56% |
| 2 | University at Albany | $69,365 | $23,250 | $17,167 | 61% |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | $63,759 | $24,617 | $15,268 | 38% |
5 more New York colleges offer Homeland Security but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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 SUNY College of Technology at Canton, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SUNY College of Technology at Canton
- Acceptance rate: 92% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 38% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,860
- Full cost breakdown · all 33 majors · overview
Related majors at SUNY College of Technology at Canton
- Criminal Justice$53,778
- Criminology—
- Security / Homeland Security—
SUNY College of Technology at Canton Homeland Security questions
How much do SUNY College of Technology at Canton Homeland Security graduates earn?
Homeland Security graduates of SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn a median $63,759 four years after graduating and $48,753 one year after. The U.S. median for Homeland Security graduates across 26 colleges is $63,960.
How much debt do SUNY College of Technology at Canton Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Homeland Security graduates of SUNY College of Technology at Canton is $24,617, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,350.
Is SUNY College of Technology at Canton a good school for Homeland Security in New York?
On pay, Homeland Security graduates of SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn $63,759 four years out, $5,606 below the median for the same major across 3 New York colleges ($69,365) and $201 below the U.S. median ($63,960). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SUNY College of Technology at Canton rank for Homeland Security in New York?
Of 3 New York colleges reporting Homeland Security graduate earnings, SUNY College of Technology at Canton ranks 3rd. The highest is Utica University at $82,733.
What jobs do Homeland Security graduates get?
A common career is emergency management directors, with a median wage of $92,570 in New York 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: “SUNY College of Technology at Canton Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-of-technology-at-canton/majors/homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).