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Bachelor's-17% vs national median1,055 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Valdosta State University

Ranked 209th of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,580
middle 50%: $26,072 – $45,124
Median · 5 years out
$48,046
middle 50%: $37,007 – $60,219
Median · 10 years out
$55,292
middle 50%: $41,654 – $75,338

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 Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $34,580 one year after graduating, rising to $55,292 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $58,186 for this field, ranking 209th 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,373 total interest

Same major at other universities

Pennsylvania State University (The) - Fayette, The Eberly Campus
$48,908 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$48,831 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$48,777 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$48,196 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$48,059 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Augusta
$47,966 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - East
$47,921 · 5 yrs out
South University - Columbia
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$47,726 · 5 yrs out
East Central University
$47,492 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Valdosta State University

Education (Doctorate)
$109,485 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$94,122 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$82,509 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$80,002 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,978 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$71,966 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$66,722 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,105 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$65,411 · 5 yrs out
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out

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