Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at University of New Haven

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from national median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 suggests manageable repayment for this homeland security degree, though both figures come from peer programs nationally rather than University of New Haven's specific outcomes. The estimated $27,000 in debt sits slightly above the national median for this field, while the $48,676 first-year earnings estimate tracks exactly with the national benchmark. Connecticut's other homeland security program—Post University—reports actual earnings of $53,772, about $5,000 higher, which suggests the national estimate may be conservative for graduates staying in this relatively high-wage state.

The question is whether this program offers enough differentiation to justify its cost structure. Connecticut's public safety sector pays well, but comparable programs exist at lower price points—and Post's verified outcomes demonstrate what's achievable. University of New Haven brings a strong reputation in criminal justice and homeland security fields, with established connections to federal agencies and security firms, but without school-specific graduate data, you're betting on institutional reputation translating to career outcomes. For families comfortable with the debt load and confident their student will leverage the school's network effectively, the fundamentals look reasonable—just recognize you're making that investment based on extrapolation rather than this program's track record.

Where University of New Haven Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Connecticut

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Connecticut (2 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of New HavenWest Haven	$45,730	$48,676*	—	$27,000*	—
Post UniversityWaterbury	$17,100	$53,772*	—	$23,625*	0.44
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 University of New Haven, approximately 27% 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.