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Master's-6% vs national median111 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Ranked 42nd of 91 master's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$55,935
middle 50%: $40,748 – $80,595
Median · 5 years out
$68,626
middle 50%: $58,227 – $93,187
Median · 10 years out
$102,395
middle 50%: $75,158 – $128,945

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of University of North Carolina - Charlotte's master's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $55,935 one year after graduating, rising to $102,395 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $72,779 for this field, ranking 42nd of 91 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?

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
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,294 total interest

Same major at other universities

SUNY Buffalo State University
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$69,917 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Harrisburg
$68,891 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$68,425 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$68,363 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$68,164 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$67,426 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$66,891 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$66,779 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out

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