Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from FL median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$20,500

Est. from FL median (3 programs)

Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology-Online's homeland security bachelor's program appears to track with what similar programs across the state deliver. Based on three comparable Florida programs, graduates typically earn around $48,700 in their first year—exactly matching both the state and national median for this credential. The estimated debt of $20,500 comes in lower than the national typical load of $23,475, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 that suggests manageable repayment for most graduates.

What's encouraging here is the consistency: peer programs at Keiser and both Embry-Riddle campuses cluster around this same $48,700 earnings mark, suggesting Florida's homeland security bachelor's market has reasonably stable entry-level outcomes. The online format from Florida Tech could offer flexibility advantages for working students or those with family obligations—particularly relevant given that nearly half the student body receives Pell grants.

The caveat is that with only three programs forming the basis for these estimates, there's inherent uncertainty about where this specific program falls within that range. The good news is that even if outcomes land at the lower end of comparable programs, the debt load remains modest enough that the investment shouldn't become burdensome. For a family considering this online degree, the fundamentals look sound—just recognize you're working with educated guesses rather than this school's actual graduate outcomes.

Where Florida Institute of Technology-Online Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne	$12,240	$48,676*	—	$20,500*	—
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale	$24,136	$54,837*	$46,459	$49,981*	0.91
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach	$42,304	$48,676*	$64,823	$20,500*	0.42
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach	$11,665	$48,676*	$64,823	$20,500*	0.42
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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online, approximately 49% 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 3 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.