Homeland Security at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

With only a handful of graduates in this sample, these numbers should guide rather than dictate your decision. That said, the pattern here is straightforward: UNH Manchester's Homeland Security program produces graduates earning slightly above the national median ($51,200 vs. $48,676) with debt that sits right at the national average. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 means your child would owe less than half their first year's salary—a manageable starting point for most graduates.

What's less clear is whether this represents a sustainable career trajectory. Homeland security roles can vary wildly—from TSA positions to cybersecurity to emergency management—and first-year earnings don't tell you much about long-term prospects or advancement potential. The 60th percentile ranking among New Hampshire's four programs offering this degree is essentially middle-of-the-pack, though notably, UNH Manchester's outcomes match those at the flagship Durham campus.

Given the small sample and the broad nature of homeland security careers, focus less on these specific numbers and more on which agency or sector your child wants to enter. If they're targeting federal law enforcement or intelligence work that requires a bachelor's degree, this is a reasonable path. If they're exploring options, they might find better-defined outcomes in related fields like criminal justice or information security.