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Bachelor's+87% vs national median178 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Charter Oak State College

Ranked 3rd of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$97,476
middle 50%: $62,520 – $142,847
Median · 5 years out
$108,603
middle 50%: $73,157 – $145,494
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Charter Oak State College's bachelor's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $97,476 one year after graduating, rising to $108,603 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 87% above the national median of $58,186 for this field, ranking 3rd of 251 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?

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

Paid off in
3.3 yrs
≈ $3,485 total interest

Same major at other universities

Eastern Oregon University
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$99,699 · 5 yrs out
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
$97,037 · 5 yrs out
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
$88,474 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
$87,447 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$79,117 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$77,600 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Charter Oak State College

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$114,157 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$114,157 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$108,771 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$108,771 · 5 yrs out
Security Science and Technology (Bachelor's)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$86,191 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$86,191 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Certificate)
$85,664 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$83,243 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$78,372 · 5 yrs out

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