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Associate-11% vs national median43 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Southeastern Louisiana University

Ranked 242nd of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,198
middle 50%: $23,771 – $39,752
Median · 5 years out
$47,705
middle 50%: $33,128 – $62,322
Median · 10 years out
$50,539
middle 50%: $28,722 – $65,669

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

Graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University's associate program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $32,198 one year after graduating, rising to $50,539 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $53,511 for this field, ranking 242nd of 359 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $10,897 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Maine - Augusta
$48,276 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Valley Community College District
$48,213 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Central Community College
$48,066 · 5 yrs out
Clark State College
$47,990 · 5 yrs out
Grayson College
$47,835 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$47,705 · 5 yrs out
Saint Louis Community College
$47,705 · 5 yrs out
Nicholls State University
$47,666 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Illinois College
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Onondaga Community College
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Greenville Technical College
$47,401 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Morrisville
$47,392 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southeastern Louisiana University

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,826 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$89,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$82,967 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$81,890 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$81,822 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$81,403 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,656 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out

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