U.S. median for this major: $63,960.
College Scorecard field of study; 142 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% 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 $28,802. College Scorecard.
University at Albany 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 University at Albany'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 | $11,112 | $45,893 | 1.3 years |
| $30–48k | $14,062 | $58,076 | 1.7 years |
| $48–75k | $17,923 | $74,022 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $20,037 | $82,753 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $24,085 | $99,471 | 2.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (57% 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 ($69,365) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,732 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 University at Albany, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University at Albany
- Acceptance rate: 69% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 61% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $67,979
- Full cost breakdown · all 67 majors · overview
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University at Albany Homeland Security questions
How much do University at Albany Homeland Security graduates earn?
Homeland Security graduates of University at Albany earn a median $69,365 four years after graduating and $38,472 one year after. The U.S. median for Homeland Security graduates across 26 colleges is $63,960.
How much debt do University at Albany Homeland Security graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Homeland Security graduates of University at Albany is $23,250, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,350.
Is University at Albany a good school for Homeland Security in New York?
On pay, Homeland Security graduates of University at Albany earn $69,365 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 New York colleges ($69,365) and $5,405 above the U.S. median ($63,960). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University at Albany rank for Homeland Security in New York?
Of 3 New York colleges reporting Homeland Security graduate earnings, University at Albany ranks 2nd. 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 $82,640 in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area 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: “University at Albany Homeland Security: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-albany/majors/homeland-security (College Scorecard and BLS data).