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Certificate (2-4 years)300 grads tracked

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

Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,214
middle 50%: $29,458 – $51,929
Median · 5 years out
$64,402
middle 50%: $49,703 – $89,527
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 (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of New Haven's certificate (2-4 years) program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $39,214 one year after graduating, rising to $64,402 by year five. Figures are based on 300 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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
6.9 yrs
≈ $8,063 total interest

Same major at other universities

Jefferson College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of New Haven

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$126,300 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$126,300 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,205 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$107,824 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,048 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,597 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,728 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,724 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,584 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$93,589 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's)
$92,587 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$91,143 · 5 yrs out

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