Homeland Security at William Rainey Harper College
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Homeland Security by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Homeland Security (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of William Rainey Harper College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Homeland Security earn a median $27,134 one year after graduating, rising to $34,252 by year five. Figures are based on 67 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.
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