Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at Park University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from national median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

Based on peer programs nationwide, Park University's Homeland Security bachelor's appears positioned near the national median, with estimated first-year earnings around $48,700—notably higher than the $42,300 typical of Missouri programs. The estimated $27,000 debt load yields a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio, though it sits slightly above the national median of $23,500 for this credential. With nearly 40% of students receiving Pell grants, Park serves a population for whom keeping debt moderate matters considerably.

The state comparison offers useful context: Missouri's homeland security programs generally produce lower initial earnings than the national average, making Park's alignment with nationwide figures rather than state medians potentially meaningful. However, these estimates are drawn from a limited sample—just 29 programs nationally reported earnings data and only 9 similar institutions reported debt figures. Northwest Missouri State, the one Missouri school with published outcomes, shows earnings near the state median, suggesting Park's estimated performance may reflect a different curriculum focus or student profile.

For families weighing this investment, the debt-to-earnings picture looks reasonable on paper, but the estimation uncertainty is real. If Park's actual outcomes track closer to Missouri norms than national ones, that would shift the calculus. Before committing, press the school for employment outcomes specific to their program—where recent graduates actually work and what they earn—since those concrete details matter more than statistical proxies.

Where Park University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Park UniversityParkville	$16,400	$48,676*	—	$27,000*	—
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville	$10,181	$42,266*	$53,435	$25,125*	0.59
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 Park University, approximately 39% 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.