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

Ranked 136th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,341
middle 50%: $30,786 – $49,328
Median · 5 years out
$54,757
middle 50%: $42,505 – $69,154
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 (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Rogers State University's associate program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $38,341 one year after graduating, rising to $54,757 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $53,511 for this field, ranking 136th 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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,053 total interest

Same major at other universities

CUNY Bronx Community College
$55,509 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Western Oklahoma State College
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Housatonic Community College
$54,881 · 5 yrs out
Brightpoint Community College
$54,804 · 5 yrs out
Norwalk Community College
$54,757 · 5 yrs out
Tidewater Community College
$54,688 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
$54,679 · 5 yrs out
Kankakee Community College
$54,679 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Bristol Community College
$54,601 · 5 yrs out
Des Moines Area Community College
$54,595 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Rogers State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$88,764 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$88,764 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,910 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$69,909 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor's)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$63,563 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's)
$63,563 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$61,922 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$60,997 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out

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