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Doctoral (Research)0% vs national median125 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at University of Cincinnati

Ranked 3rd of 5 doctoral (research) programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$84,367
middle 50%: $72,039 – $96,641
Median · 5 years out
$95,044
middle 50%: $78,843 – $111,686
Median · 10 years out
$102,715
middle 50%: $85,454 – $124,613

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of University of Cincinnati's doctoral (research) program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $84,367 one year after graduating, rising to $102,715 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $95,044 for this field, ranking 3rd of 5 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
3.9 yrs
≈ $4,077 total interest

Same major at other universities

CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$102,295 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University
$84,822 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Cincinnati

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$155,297 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,210 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$145,675 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$145,613 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$140,208 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$139,248 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$128,047 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$127,963 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$115,266 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$111,898 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out

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