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Bachelor's-18% vs national median178 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at East Central University

Ranked 215th of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,098
middle 50%: $29,263 – $44,352
Median · 5 years out
$47,492
middle 50%: $34,840 – $60,657
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 East Central University's bachelor's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $37,098 one year after graduating, rising to $47,492 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $58,186 for this field, ranking 215th 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
9.1 yrs
≈ $10,227 total interest

Same major at other universities

Valdosta State University
$48,046 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Augusta
$47,966 · 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
Indiana University - Kokomo
$47,486 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$47,298 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Central University
$47,177 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$47,073 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$47,050 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at East Central University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$78,927 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$74,781 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$63,377 · 5 yrs out
Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's)
$63,134 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$62,036 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$61,988 · 5 yrs out

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