# George Mason University: Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 43.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $90,956
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $143,972 (U.S. median for this major: $63,960 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,741 (U.S. median $23,350)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Homeland Security at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $143,972 | $21,741 | $17,915 | 68% |

## Careers
- Emergency Management Directors (SOC 11-9161): median wage $163,220 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $99,860 VA, $93,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.9% 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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