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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

A typical salary for a Homeland Security grad in the state is $170,449, compared to a typical salary of $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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,329 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,027 a year. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,952 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 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
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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View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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