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Bachelor's-24% vs national median41 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango

Ranked 242nd of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,336
middle 50%: $22,826 – $37,002
Median · 5 years out
$43,948
middle 50%: $31,905 – $49,855
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 Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango's bachelor's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $29,336 one year after graduating, rising to $43,948 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 24% below the national median of $58,186 for this field, ranking 242nd 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
10.5 yrs
≈ $12,309 total interest

Same major at other universities

Central State University
$44,398 · 5 yrs out
Langston University
$44,398 · 5 yrs out
South Carolina State University
$44,303 · 5 yrs out
Dalton State College
$44,149 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine at Presque Isle
$44,030 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$43,983 · 5 yrs out
Albany State University
$43,569 · 5 yrs out
Lincoln University
$42,921 · 5 yrs out
Harris - Stowe State University
$42,848 · 5 yrs out
Claflin University
$42,800 · 5 yrs out
Voorhees University
$42,555 · 5 yrs out
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
$42,555 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,351 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$87,320 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$51,971 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$51,971 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out

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