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Associate-21% vs national median37 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Ranked 320th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,948
middle 50%: $24,304 – $44,624
Median · 5 years out
$42,371
middle 50%: $30,804 – $65,035
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 (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Maine at Presque Isle's associate program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $29,948 one year after graduating, rising to $42,371 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $53,511 for this field, ranking 320th 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,607 total interest

Same major at other universities

Edison State Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Virginia Community College
$42,960 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield State University
$42,853 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$42,850 · 5 yrs out
Mountain Empire Community College
$42,838 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5
$42,467 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 6
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 10
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Lancaster
$42,092 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Potomac State College
$42,006 · 5 yrs out
Central Wyoming College
$41,887 · 5 yrs out
Piedmont Technical College
$41,750 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$49,308 · 5 yrs out
English Language and Literature/Letters (Bachelor's)
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$48,556 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)
$47,460 · 5 yrs out
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's)
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$46,435 · 5 yrs out

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