# Oakland University: Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Rochester Hills, MI. IPEDS 171571, CIP 43.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oakland-university/majors/homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,858 (U.S. median for this major: $63,960 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $23,350)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$102

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,858 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,422 | $19,987 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,560 | $20,611 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,711 | $30,334 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $11,874 | $53,670 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,217 | $86,861 | 2.9 years |

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

## Homeland Security at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | $63,858 | $21,500 | $9,120 | 58% |

## Careers
- Emergency Management Directors (SOC 11-9161): median wage $109,140 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $87,880 MI, $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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