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Doctoral (Research)-3% vs national median161 grads tracked

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

Ranked 4th of 5 doctoral (research) programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$85,005
middle 50%: $72,177 – $97,492
Median · 5 years out
$91,987
middle 50%: $80,657 – $111,487
Median · 10 years out
$103,123
middle 50%: $80,415 – $130,533

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Sam Houston State University's doctoral (research) program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $85,005 one year after graduating, rising to $103,123 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $95,044 for this field, ranking 4th of 5 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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
≈ $4,086 total interest

Same major at other universities

CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$102,295 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$95,044 · 5 yrs out
Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University
$84,822 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Sam Houston State University

Psychology (Doctorate)
$115,506 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$108,971 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,743 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,899 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$94,427 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$90,139 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$90,083 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$86,568 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$83,343 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$83,343 · 5 yrs out

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