# Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania: Security / Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Bloomsburg, PA. IPEDS 498562, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/commonwealth-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,887
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,289 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,800 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (5 colleges, $66,084): +$7,205
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,063

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,289 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,374 | $48,681 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,370 | $48,664 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,877 | $59,394 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,989 | $76,993 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,099 | $86,024 | 2.3 years |

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

## Security / Homeland Security at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris University | $90,206 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $73,289 | $25,800 | $15,699 | 55% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $66,084 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Chestnut Hill College | $60,744 | $35,000 | $27,970 | 49% |
| Mercyhurst University | $55,665 | not reported | $19,444 | 60% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage not reported metro, $79,000 PA, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage not reported metro, $117,770 PA, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage not reported metro, $78,500 PA, $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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