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Homeland Security in New Jersey

Homeland Security Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in New Jersey

36,770 people in the state and 1,052,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, Homeland Security grads earn an average of $153,212. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,497.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

Our data covers 8 colleges in New Jersey offering Homeland Security degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,409 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,275 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,022 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,617 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,921 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,369 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,638 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,354 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from New Jersey pay around $5,580 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,176 a year. Undergrads from New Jersey pay around $5,020 a year in tuition.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,376 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Homeland Security Careers in NJ

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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