Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Del Mar College
Ranked 73rd of 138 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Del Mar College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $46,929 one year after graduating, rising to $64,114 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $64,014 for this field, ranking 73rd of 138 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.
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