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Homeland Security in California

Homeland Security Schools in California

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in California

178,400 people in the state and 1,052,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in California

Homeland Security grads earn an average of $161,156 in the state and $127,497 nationwide.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 6 colleges in California that offer Homeland Security degrees in our data. 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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,288 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#5

Palomar College

San Marcos

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,354 a year.

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. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Homeland Security Careers in CA

Some of the careers Homeland Security majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Emergency Management Directors 13% $72,305
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Special Forces Officers 5% $73,745
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 5% $75,304
Special Forces 4% $56,978
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other 3% $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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