# The University of Texas at El Paso: Security / Homeland Security (bachelor's)

El Paso, TX. IPEDS 228796, CIP 43.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/majors/security-homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,495
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,459 (U.S. median for this major: $59,226 across 42 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,432 (U.S. median $25,590)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $51,977): -$9,518
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,767

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,459 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,863 | $37,035 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,136 | $38,321 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $10,120 | $47,665 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,093 | $66,378 | 7.4 years |
| 110k+ | $18,282 | $86,108 | 9.6 years |

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

## Security / Homeland Security at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $53,792 | not reported | $21,315 | 84% |
| Saint Edward's University | $51,977 | not reported | $25,578 | 63% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $42,459 | $25,432 | $9,403 | 50% |

## Careers
- Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011): median wage $65,990 El Paso, TX, $80,920 TX, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median wage $105,770 El Paso, TX, $129,890 TX, $129,180 U.S.; U.S. jobs 21% by 2035
- Financial Examiners (SOC 13-2061): median wage $61,060 El Paso, TX, $78,140 TX, $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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