Location: Fort Wayne, IN•In-State Tuition: $30,446•Admission Rate: 57%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$48,676
Est. from national median (29 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$27,000
Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

The numbers here suggest manageable economics but come with a critical caveat: both the $48,676 salary estimate and $27,000 debt figure are derived from peer programs nationally, not Indiana Tech's actual graduate outcomes. For a homeland security bachelor's, these estimates put the debt load at just over half of first-year earnings—a ratio that typically allows graduates to service loans without overwhelming their budget. The estimated debt sits slightly above the national median for this field ($23,475), while earnings align exactly with national norms.

What makes this harder to evaluate is the uncertainty inherent in estimates. Homeland security programs can lead to diverse career paths—border patrol, TSA, emergency management, private security—with salaries that vary significantly by employer type and location. Fort Wayne's proximity to government facilities and corporate headquarters could work in graduates' favor, or the program's small cohort size (the reason data is suppressed) might indicate limited employer connections. The 57% admission rate and moderate Pell enrollment suggest a program serving a broad student population, but without actual placement data, you're essentially betting on whether Indiana Tech's specific curriculum and network deliver outcomes comparable to the national average.

If your child is committed to homeland security, these estimates suggest the investment could work—but only if the actual outcomes match the projections. Request job placement specifics and alumni salary data directly from Indiana Tech before committing.

Where Indiana Institute of Technology Stands

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

Indiana Institute of Technology (estimated ±10%)Other homeland security programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Indiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne$30,446$48,676*—$27,000*—
George Mason UniversityFairfax$13,815$90,956*—$21,741*0.24
Bethel UniversityMcKenzie$18,168$78,275*$62,271$31,919*0.41
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix$17,450$68,503*$73,431$28,787*0.42
Columbia CollegeColumbia$21,450$67,338*—$27,855*0.41
Waldorf UniversityForest City$25,220$66,446*—$23,437*0.35
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 Indiana Institute of Technology, approximately 34% 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.