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Homeland Security in California

Homeland Security Schools in California

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in California

There are 178,400 people in the state and 1,052,540 people in the nation working in Homeland Security jobs.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Homeland Security grad in the state is $161,156, compared to a typical salary of $127,497 nationwide.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 6 colleges in California offering Homeland Security degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#2

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#4

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,288 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#5

Palomar College

San Marcos

Undergrads from California pay around $1,354 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,049 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Homeland Security Careers in CA

Some of the careers Homeland Security majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Emergency Management Directors $72,305
Compliance Managers $117,178
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $52,907
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $75,304
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $32,201

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Homeland Security.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminal Justice & Corrections 102,547
Fire Protection 15,202
Security Science and Technology 9,173
Other Homeland Security 1,217

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View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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