Best Homeland Security Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$20,160
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,411
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
WV | +$204,725 | $54,758 | $16,358 | $13,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Lake Superior State University
Grad rate: 53.9% |
MI | +$167,954 | $54,450 | $25,757 | $21,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fortis College-Centerville
Grad rate: 45.6% |
OH | -$433,160 | $23,454 | $31,120 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Homeland Security Degrees by State
Browse Homeland Security programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.