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Associate-6% vs national median443 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at North Central State College

Ranked 207th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$40,545
middle 50%: $28,941 – $58,708
Median · 5 years out
$50,129
middle 50%: $34,745 – $66,642
Median · 10 years out
$56,134
middle 50%: $41,141 – $73,185

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 North Central State College's associate program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $40,545 one year after graduating, rising to $56,134 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $53,511 for this field, ranking 207th 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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,256 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson Community College
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Asnuntuck Community College
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Western Iowa Tech Community College
$50,227 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Wyoming College
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Brazosport College
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
John A. Logan College
$50,091 · 5 yrs out
Vincennes University
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Klamath Community College
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
New River Community College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Aiken Technical College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at North Central State College

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$68,203 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$64,379 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$62,468 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$57,669 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$57,567 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$52,216 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,008 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Certificate)
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Associate)
$46,845 · 5 yrs out

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