Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at Truckee Meadows Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from national median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$23,250

Est. from national median (16 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable homeland security programs nationwide, this bachelor's degree path suggests first-year earnings around $48,700 with debt near $23,250—a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5 that meets conventional affordability guidelines. However, the lack of reported outcomes from this specific program (due to small graduate cohorts) means parents are essentially betting on whether TMCC's graduates will track with the national pattern rather than working with verified results.

The field itself shows modest variability nationally, with top-performing programs reaching $62,300 in first-year earnings while the median sits at $48,700. What's uncertain here is whether a bachelor's degree from a community college—an unusual credential level for this institution type—carries the same professional recognition as programs from four-year universities. Community colleges typically excel at associate degrees and workforce certificates where employer relationships are well-established, but bachelor's pathways are newer territory for many institutions.

For parents, the practical concern is this: you're considering a program where both the earnings and debt figures are borrowed from peer institutions elsewhere, and there's no track record to confirm TMCC graduates achieve similar outcomes. If your student is committed to homeland security and needs to stay in Nevada, verify that local employers (government agencies, airport security, emergency management offices) actively recruit from this specific program before committing to the full bachelor's degree investment.

Where Truckee Meadows Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno	$3,144	$48,676*	—	$23,250*	—
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 Truckee Meadows Community College, approximately 15% 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.