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Bachelor's+2% vs national median3,715 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at University of North Texas

Ranked 78th of 251 bachelor's programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,100
middle 50%: $29,967 – $54,561
Median · 5 years out
$59,459
middle 50%: $44,942 – $78,729
Median · 10 years out
$72,381
middle 50%: $54,029 – $99,192

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 University of North Texas's bachelor's program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $41,100 one year after graduating, rising to $72,381 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $58,186 for this field, ranking 78th 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
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,206 total interest

Same major at other universities

Stephen F Austin State University
$59,677 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$59,628 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Northern
$59,619 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$59,591 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
$59,581 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$59,539 · 5 yrs out
Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
$59,434 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield College
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Hamline University
$59,335 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
$59,315 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Abington
$59,087 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
$58,997 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Texas

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$137,306 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$117,867 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$112,147 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,650 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,340 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,401 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$104,483 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,663 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$101,833 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$99,334 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$99,334 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$99,159 · 5 yrs out

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