# Indiana University-Indianapolis: Security / Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Indianapolis, IN. IPEDS 151111, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-indianapolis/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,718
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,988 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,238

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,988 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,701 | $24,742 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $5,995 | $26,018 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,038 | $47,905 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,056 | $78,363 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,680 | $89,751 | 4.4 years |

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

## Security / Homeland Security at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $55,988 | $27,000 | $11,668 | 55% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage $79,290 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $77,720 IN, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage $98,060 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $101,420 IN, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage $83,570 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $81,300 IN, $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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