Homeland Security at Post University

Post University's Homeland Security program graduates earn slightly above the national average for this field—$53,772 versus a national median of $48,676—though with only two programs in Connecticut, state comparisons don't provide much additional perspective. The debt load of $23,625 sits right at the national median, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 that most graduates should be able to manage.

Here's the challenge: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, which means a handful of high or low earners could significantly skew these numbers. With 73% of Post's students receiving Pell grants, the university clearly serves a population that needs accessible pathways to stable careers. The question is whether these early earnings figures will hold as more data becomes available. Homeland Security roles can vary wildly—from TSA positions to federal law enforcement to private security consulting—and that range isn't fully captured here.

For families considering this program, the numbers look workable on their face: you're borrowing less than half of first-year earnings and performing modestly better than typical graduates in this field. Just recognize you're making this decision with limited data points. If your student has a specific career path in mind within homeland security, research typical salaries for that role rather than relying solely on these aggregate figures.