Homeland Security at Ohio Christian University

The fourth-year earnings figure of $30,469 reveals something unexpected about this program's trajectory—graduates appear to earn *less* four years into their careers than in their first year. While the first-year estimate of $48,676 aligns with national norms for homeland security programs, that later dip suggests either career instability or job transitions that don't reward experience in typical ways. This backward trajectory is unusual enough to warrant serious investigation before committing to this path.

The estimated $27,000 debt load sits slightly above the national median for these programs, producing a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio—but only if those first-year estimates hold true for Ohio Christian graduates specifically. The challenge is that we're comparing estimated entry-level earnings against actual mid-career outcomes that tell a concerning story. If the pattern holds, you'd be paying off loans during a period when earnings may actually decline rather than grow.

Given that only three Ohio schools offer this bachelor's program and we lack comparison data from peer institutions in the state, it's difficult to know whether this earnings pattern is specific to Ohio Christian or reflects broader challenges in the field. Before enrolling, push the school for actual placement data: What jobs do graduates take? Which employers hire them? Most importantly, why would earnings drop by year four? Without clear answers to these questions, this program carries substantial uncertainty.