by our College Data Analytics Team
[Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying homeland security schools.
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Below are the schools whose homeland security graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is George Washington University, our #1 for homeland security graduate salaries in the Middle Atlantic Region. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from George Washington University typically earn about $111,258 annually.
Utica College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying homeland security schools. Set in the city of Utica, Utica College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the homeland security program here go on to a median salary of roughly $119,942.
A rank of #3 makes Georgetown University one of the highest-paying schools for homeland security. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Early-career homeland security graduates from Georgetown University make a median of around $96,515 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in homeland security will find them at American University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. Homeland Security graduates of American University earn a median of about $70,939 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Wilmington University earned it the #5 place for homeland security. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, homeland security degree recipients from Wilmington University typically earn about $62,007 annually.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying homeland security schools. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of Millersville. Students who complete the homeland security program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,747.
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 · 6 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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