The Homeland Security major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Criminal Justice, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Criminal Justice, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emergency Management Directors SOC: 11-9161 Occupation: Emergency Management Directors | $86,130 | 12,570 | N/A | N/A |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1111 Occupation: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,470 | 13,560 | N/A | N/A |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives SOC: 33-1012 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $105,980 | 153,130 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers SOC: 33-1091 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,610 | 70,310 | N/A | N/A |