Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at American InterContinental University System

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from national median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$23,625

Est. from national median (5 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio just under 0.5 sounds manageable until you realize the comparison problem here. Peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $48,700, but other homeland security programs in Arizona show a nearly $20,000 range—from $34,000 at University of Arizona to $68,500 at Grand Canyon University. Without actual outcome data for AIU-Chandler's graduates, you're making a significant financial commitment with limited visibility into where this specific program lands within that spectrum.

The estimated $23,600 in debt aligns closely with both state and national medians for the field, which provides some baseline comfort. Still, with 73% of students receiving Pell grants, affordability matters intensely here. If outcomes track closer to the lower end of Arizona's range, that debt becomes considerably harder to service on a $34,000 salary. If they match the upper end, it's an entirely different calculation.

The practical challenge is straightforward: homeland security bachelor's programs produce widely varying outcomes even within the same state, and you're being asked to trust estimated figures rather than track record. Before committing, push the school for concrete graduate outcome data—employment rates, actual salary ranges, employer partnerships. If they can't provide specifics about where their graduates land, you're essentially betting on an unknown quantity in a field where the difference between programs can mean $30,000 annually.

Where American InterContinental University System Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (4 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
American InterContinental University SystemChandler	$12,310	$48,676*	—	$23,625*	—
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix	$17,450	$68,503*	$73,431	$28,787*	0.42
University of ArizonaTucson	$13,626	$34,103*	$54,784	$20,312*	0.60
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 American InterContinental University System, approximately 73% 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 national median of 29 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.