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

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,100
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,182 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,747 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Security / Homeland Security at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $63,182 | $25,747 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $61,026 | $26,000 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage $102,140 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $93,290 VA, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage $148,950 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $134,900 VA, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage $157,560 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $104,060 VA, $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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