# University of Nebraska at Omaha: Homeland Security (bachelor's)

Omaha, NE. IPEDS 181394, CIP 43.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha/majors/homeland-security

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,058
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,061 (U.S. median for this major: $63,960 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,465 (U.S. median $23,350)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$101

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,061 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,534 | $47,824 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,614 | $48,188 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,324 | $55,951 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,540 | $70,552 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,466 | $88,376 | 3.2 years |

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

## Homeland Security at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $64,061 | $21,465 | $13,441 | 47% |

## Careers
- Emergency Management Directors (SOC 11-9161): median wage $104,880 Omaha, NE-IA, $89,740 NE, $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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