# Syracuse University: Security / Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Syracuse, NY. IPEDS 196413, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/syracuse-university/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,750
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,491 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $60,464): +$9,027
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,265

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,491 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 | $15,817 | $65,482 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $15,845 | $65,598 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $21,132 | $87,486 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $28,780 | $119,149 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $55,401 | $229,360 | 6.6 years |

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

## Security / Homeland Security at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $69,491 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $69,321 | not reported | $17,156 | 59% |
| Farmingdale State College | $60,464 | $19,500 | $10,867 | 53% |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $60,416 | $14,475 | $3,203 | 56% |
| Hilbert College | $54,589 | $27,000 | $22,723 | 56% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage $82,230 Syracuse, NY, $102,640 NY, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage $108,270 Syracuse, NY, $134,660 NY, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage $85,030 Syracuse, NY, $128,920 NY, $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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