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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Oklahoma State University

Ranked 4th of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$80,826
middle 50%: $61,482 – $98,068
Median · 5 years out
$99,699
middle 50%: $79,927 – $121,185
Median · 10 years out
$131,944
middle 50%: $105,799 – $175,457

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

Oklahoma State University graduates in Homeland Security earn a median of $80,826 initially. Salaries grow to $99,699 after five years and reach $131,944 after ten years.

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
≈ $4,172 total interest

Same major at other universities

Eastern Oregon University
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Charter Oak State College
$108,603 · 5 yrs out
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
$97,037 · 5 yrs out
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
$88,474 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
$87,447 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$79,117 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$77,600 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University - Global Campus
$74,586 · 5 yrs out
Westfield State University
$74,193 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Farmingdale
$74,022 · 5 yrs out
Worcester State University
$73,059 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Oklahoma State University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$181,131 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$153,287 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$129,324 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$129,123 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$113,771 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,900 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,531 · 5 yrs out

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