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Master's-14% vs national median145 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at University of Alabama

Ranked 61st of 91 master's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$46,264
middle 50%: $32,115 – $66,580
Median · 5 years out
$62,631
middle 50%: $48,860 – $80,493
Median · 10 years out
$85,664
middle 50%: $62,224 – $103,464

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama's master's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $46,264 one year after graduating, rising to $85,664 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $72,779 for this field, ranking 61st of 91 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,435 total interest

Same major at other universities

Lamar University
$65,498 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$65,240 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$65,194 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$64,151 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$62,125 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$61,594 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$60,895 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$60,442 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out

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