by our College Data Analytics Team
[Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools to find where homeland security graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose homeland security graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 for homeland security graduate salaries in the United States. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Homeland Security graduates of George Mason University earn a median of about $90,956 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a public institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from Oakland University make a median of around $81,891 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Bethel University Tennessee one of the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Located in the town of McKenzie, Bethel University Tennessee is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from Bethel University Tennessee make a median of around $70,497 per year.
Bellevue University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying homeland security schools. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution. Homeland Security graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of about $73,896 a year early in their careers.
Grand Canyon University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in homeland security, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from Grand Canyon University typically earn about $79,207 annually.
American Public University System placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from American Public University System typically earn about $75,928 annually.
Columbia College South Carolina placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the homeland security program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,338.
Waldorf College earned the #8 position for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Waldorf College is a private for-profit school located in the rural area of Forest City. Homeland Security graduates of Waldorf College earn a median of about $66,446 a year early in their careers.
National University came in at #9 for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from National University make a median of around $61,254 per year.
Columbia Southern University earned the #10 position for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. Homeland Security graduates of Columbia Southern University earn a median of about $62,313 a year early in their careers.
Utica College earned the #11 position for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Utica, Utica College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from Utica College typically earn about $65,308 annually.
Saint Leo University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying homeland security schools. Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Leo. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from Saint Leo University typically earn about $59,876 annually.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying homeland security schools. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Homeland Security graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of about $71,085 a year early in their careers.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the homeland security program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,085.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying homeland security schools. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. Homeland Security graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of about $56,521 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Texas placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Students who complete the homeland security program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,149.
Post University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from Post University typically earn about $53,772 annually.
Suny College Of Technology At Canton placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Set in the town of Canton, Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a public institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from Suny College Of Technology At Canton make a median of around $56,929 per year.
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester landed the #19 spot for homeland security salaries this year. Located in the city of Manchester, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from University Of New Hampshire At Manchester make a median of around $51,200 per year.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #20 position for homeland security graduate earnings this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Durham. Homeland Security graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of about $51,200 a year early in their careers.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #21 for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. Homeland Security graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of about $63,715 a year early in their careers.
Angelo State University earned the #22 position for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a public institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from Angelo State University make a median of around $48,134 per year.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #23 for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Students who complete the homeland security program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,629.
Campbell University placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Homeland Security graduates of Campbell University earn a median of about $58,498 a year early in their careers.
Arkansas Tech University earned the #25 position for homeland security graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. Early-career homeland security graduates from Arkansas Tech University make a median of around $53,210 per year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their homeland security graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 34 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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