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Homeland Security at New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,624/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (142,400 openings/yr)

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 29 Homeland Security programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Homeland Security graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$535K	$532K	$493K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.6x	9.5x	8.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.3x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$55,884

Out-of-state: $99,552 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,928

16% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,875

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,988

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,624 place New Jersey City University below the $51,121 national median for Homeland Security — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Homeland Security's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,624 far exceeding the $13,875 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #21 of 29 Homeland Security programs, New Jersey City University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $39,624 to $56,988 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 4,076 students in Jersey City, NJ. With 52% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

First-line supervisors of police and detectives $105,980/yr

Emergency management directors $86,130/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Homeland Security at New Jersey City University?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Homeland Security. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with Homeland Security from New Jersey City University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →