Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degree) at Voorhees University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,676

Est. from national median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

In South Carolina, homeland security bachelor's programs show dramatically different outcomes—Columbia College reports first-year earnings of $67,338, while peer programs nationally suggest Voorhees graduates might expect around $48,676. That $19,000 gap matters considerably when you're carrying estimated debt of $27,000, which aligns closely with what similar private schools report for this program.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 appears manageable on paper, particularly for a field with clear career pathways in law enforcement and federal agencies. However, the earnings estimate comes from a national pool of 29 programs, and South Carolina's small market for this degree—only three schools offer it—means local outcomes vary widely. With 77% of Voorhees students receiving Pell grants, many families here are betting on security careers that need to materialize quickly to justify the investment.

The core question is whether Voorhees' specific connections and curriculum can produce outcomes closer to South Carolina's $67,338 median rather than the national $48,676 figure. Before committing, ask the school directly about graduate placement rates in federal versus local law enforcement positions, since federal roles typically command the higher salaries that would justify this debt load. The estimates suggest viability, but the wide range in actual state outcomes demands concrete answers about where this program's graduates actually land.

Where Voorhees University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (3 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Voorhees UniversityDenmark	$12,630	$48,676*	—	$27,000*	—
Columbia CollegeColumbia	$21,450	$67,338*	—	$27,855*	0.41
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 Voorhees University, approximately 77% 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.