Location: Durham, NH•In-State Tuition: $19,112•Out-of-State Tuition: $38,882•Admission Rate: 87%•Avg SAT: 1229
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$51,200
55th percentile
Median DebtReported
$23,250
1% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.45 ManageableSample: 18 graduates Limited data

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Analysis

With only four schools offering Homeland Security programs in New Hampshire, UNH-Main Campus sits right at the state median for both earnings and debt. The $51,200 first-year salary edges out the national median by about $2,500, landing this program in the middle of the pack nationally—though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means individual outcomes could vary significantly from these figures.

The 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio translates to roughly five to six months of gross income needed to cover the total debt load, which is manageable territory. However, graduates should understand they're entering a field where mid-$50,000 salaries are standard for bachelor's-level positions, not an entry point to rapid income growth. Many homeland security careers also favor candidates with prior military or law enforcement experience, which could affect how quickly graduates advance.

For families comfortable with this career trajectory and the associated salary expectations, the debt burden here won't derail financial stability. Just recognize that the small program size limits how confidently we can predict any individual student's outcome—your child could earn notably more or less than this median depending on their specific role and location after graduation.

Where University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Stands

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

University of New Hampshire-Main CampusOther homeland security programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earns $51k — 55th percentile among homeland security bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Hampshire

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Hampshire (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham$19,112$51,200—$23,2500.45
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester$15,820$51,200—$23,2500.45
National Median—$48,676—$23,4750.48

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.

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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 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, approximately 18% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 19 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.