# SUNY College of Technology at Canton: Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Canton, NY. IPEDS 196015, CIP 43.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-of-technology-at-canton/majors/homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,753
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,759 (U.S. median for this major: $63,960 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,617 (U.S. median $23,350)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $69,365): -$5,606
- Versus the U.S. median: -$201

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,759 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,908 | $46,032 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,813 | $54,071 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,700 | $74,694 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,984 | $75,892 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,077 | $93,165 | 3.2 years |

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

## Homeland Security at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica University | $82,733 | $27,846 | $19,108 | 56% |
| University at Albany | $69,365 | $23,250 | $17,167 | 62% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | $63,759 | $24,617 | $15,268 | 39% |

## Careers
- Emergency Management Directors (SOC 11-9161): median wage not reported metro, $92,570 NY, $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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