# New Jersey City University: Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Jersey City, NJ. IPEDS 185129, CIP 43.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-jersey-city-university/majors/homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,624
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,137 (U.S. median for this major: $63,960 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,562 (U.S. median $23,350)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$823

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.59 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,137 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,005 | $64,283 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,363 | $70,516 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,587 | $80,724 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $21,239 | $97,487 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,596 | $99,126 | 3.7 years |

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

## Homeland Security at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey City University | $63,137 | $14,562 | $16,053 | 34% |
| Rowan University | $62,846 | not reported | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Emergency Management Directors (SOC 11-9161): median wage $100,980 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $120,990 NJ, $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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