# Bay Path University: Security / Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Longmeadow, MA. IPEDS 164632, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bay-path-university/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,326
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,262 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,113 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,964

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,262 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,948 | $49,226 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $50,474 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,698 | $52,316 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,528 | $72,215 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,475 | $104,957 | 6.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Security / Homeland Security at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University | $56,262 | $29,113 | $14,271 | 44% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage $92,010 Springfield, MA, $99,460 MA, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage $128,910 Springfield, MA, $136,550 MA, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage not reported Springfield, MA, $111,110 MA, $94,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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