# Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Slippery Rock, PA. IPEDS 216038, CIP 43.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/slippery-rock-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,685
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,458 (U.S. median for this major: $63,960 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,350)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,502

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,458 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,555 | $53,108 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,401 | $56,686 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,990 | $71,868 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,972 | $92,942 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,121 | $102,032 | 4.1 years |

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

## Homeland Security at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $60,458 | $26,000 | $19,608 | 66% |

## Careers
- Emergency Management Directors (SOC 11-9161): median wage $90,170 Pittsburgh, PA, $81,550 PA, $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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