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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at McHenry County College

Ranked 19th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,075
middle 50%: $30,796 – $80,351
Median · 5 years out
$71,823
middle 50%: $47,666 – $114,882
Median · 10 years out
$85,664
middle 50%: $59,353 – $117,234

Salary trajectory

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

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

McHenry County College alumni in protective services earn a median $45,075 in their first year. Salaries jump to $71,823 by year five and $85,664 by year ten.

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
6.1 yrs
≈ $7,037 total interest

Same major at other universities

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
$75,070 · 5 yrs out
College of Lake County
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$74,577 · 5 yrs out
Collin County Community College District
$74,055 · 5 yrs out
Redlands Community College
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$72,156 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$71,823 · 5 yrs out
Moraine Valley Community College
$71,566 · 5 yrs out
Lone Star College System
$70,944 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$70,713 · 5 yrs out
Mountwest Community and Technical College
$69,994 · 5 yrs out
Mount Wachusett Community College
$69,841 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at McHenry County College

Fire Protection (Associate)
$114,157 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$75,080 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$72,384 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$72,384 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$70,584 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$68,327 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$65,698 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$64,175 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$62,597 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$61,024 · 5 yrs out

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