Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at Adelphi University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$43,613

Est. from NY median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

A bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from Adelphi carries an estimated debt load of $27,000—slightly above both the national and New York state medians for the field. With first-year earnings around $43,600 based on similar New York programs, graduates would face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62, which falls within manageable territory. However, this sits well below what comparable programs produce elsewhere in the state: Utica University graduates earn over $57,000, and even SUNY Canton reaches nearly $49,000 in first-year compensation.

The national picture adds another layer of concern. The typical Homeland Security graduate nationwide earns $48,676—about $5,000 more than what peer programs in New York suggest Adelphi graduates might expect. That gap matters when you're managing loan payments. At a private university charging premium tuition, your child would be taking on above-average debt for below-average earnings in a field where outcomes vary dramatically by institution.

The fundamental question is whether Adelphi's network and location justify the investment when larger state programs and specialized institutions like Utica deliver stronger earnings trajectories. Without actual outcome data for this specific program, you're betting on Adelphi's brand in a field where technical credentials and security clearances often matter more than the diploma's letterhead.

Where Adelphi University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all homeland security bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (9 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Adelphi UniversityGarden City	$47,290	$43,613*	—	$27,000*	—
Utica UniversityUtica	$24,308	$57,215*	$61,736	$27,846*	0.49
SUNY College of Technology at CantonCanton	$8,689	$48,753*	$54,844	$24,617*	0.50
University at AlbanyAlbany	$10,408	$38,472*	—	$23,250*	0.60
Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester	$37,504	$27,387*	—	$27,000*	0.99
National Median	—	$48,676*	—	$23,475*	0.48

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with homeland security graduates

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

$86,130/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Wind Energy Development Managers

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

All protective service supervisors not listed separately above.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Adelphi University, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.