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Homeland Security in District of Columbia

Homeland Security Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 20,670 people employed in jobs related to a Homeland Security degree, compared to 1,052,540 nationwide.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in District of Columbia

Homeland Security grads earn an average of $170,449 in the state and $127,497 nationwide.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. DC

Our data covers 3 colleges in District of Columbia offering Homeland Security degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,027 a year. The school admits about 13% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,952 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Homeland Security Careers in DC

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

View all majors related to Homeland Security

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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