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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$896,018
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,870
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capella University | MN | +$1,230,404 | $107,926 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Grad rate: 54.6% |
NY | +$561,632 | $72,824 | $13,712 | 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.