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Homeland Security at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,802/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 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	$492K	$492K	$459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.3x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.9x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,428

Out-of-state: $62,044 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $42,802 per year, Homeland Security graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn below the $51,121 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Homeland Security programs nationally.

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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $42,802 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #24 of 29 Homeland Security programs, North Dakota State University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

With 96% of applicants admitted, North Dakota State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Homeland Security at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

A score of 47/100 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

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 →