Program Analysis
At $63,963 per year, Homeland Security graduates from National University significantly outpace the $51,121 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
The 10.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $23,437 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #8 out of 29 programs, National University's Homeland Security offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.