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Bachelor's-18% vs national median211 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at University of Maine - Augusta

Ranked 210th of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,544
middle 50%: $27,656 – $50,621
Median · 5 years out
$47,966
middle 50%: $35,778 – $69,262
Median · 10 years out
$54,757
middle 50%: $38,661 – $75,063

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 University of Maine - Augusta's bachelor's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $38,544 one year after graduating, rising to $54,757 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $58,186 for this field, ranking 210th 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
8.6 yrs
≈ $9,812 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Valdosta State University
$48,046 · 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
Indiana University - Kokomo
$47,486 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine - Augusta

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$83,820 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$68,774 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$68,758 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$65,715 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,976 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$58,913 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out

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