Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at New England College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from national median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

A debt load around $27,000 for a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security seems manageable at first glance, but the projected first-year earnings of roughly $49,000—drawn from national peer programs—creates a tighter financial picture than you might hope for from a New Hampshire school. Similar programs at UNH's campuses show slightly higher earnings around $51,000, suggesting New England College graduates may start a bit behind their in-state competition. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 isn't alarming, but it means your child would be carrying debt equivalent to more than half their first-year salary, which translates to several years of substantial monthly payments.

What makes this particularly uncertain is that we're working entirely with estimates here—both the earnings and debt figures come from comparable programs elsewhere because this specific program's graduate pool is too small for the Department of Education to report. In a field like Homeland Security, where career paths can vary dramatically (from TSA positions to corporate security to emergency management), individual outcomes depend heavily on connections, clearances, and geographic flexibility after graduation.

The bottom line: If your child is certain about a career in this field and has a clear path to the jobs they want, the debt burden is workable but not exceptional. However, given New England College's 96% admission rate and the fact that similar programs at more selective New Hampshire schools show better earnings, you'll want concrete answers about job placement rates and employer relationships before committing.

Where New England College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New Hampshire

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
New England CollegeHenniker	$41,578	$48,676*	—	$27,000*	—
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham	$19,112	$51,200*	—	$23,250*	0.45
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester	$15,820	$51,200*	—	$23,250*	0.45
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 New England College, approximately 42% 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.