Associate+11% vs national median760 grads tracked
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Dutchess Community College
Ranked 90th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,099
middle 50%: $24,462 – $49,183
Median · 5 years out
$59,253
middle 50%: $40,121 – $83,778
Median · 10 years out
$83,297
middle 50%: $53,945 – $113,393
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
Associate degree earners see a $34k median starting salary. Pay reaches $83k by year ten.
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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,944 total interest
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$60,292 · 5 yrs out
Umpqua Community College
$60,272 · 5 yrs out
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$60,219 · 5 yrs out
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$60,076 · 5 yrs out
Berkshire Community College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Austin Community College
$59,701 · 5 yrs out
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$59,253 · 5 yrs out
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$59,202 · 5 yrs out
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$58,858 · 5 yrs out
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$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$58,787 · 5 yrs out
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