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Homeland Security at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,103/yr (-33% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 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	$566K	$561K	$518K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.4x	10.3x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,504

Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,101

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,515

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arizona's Homeland Security graduates start at $34,103/yr, trailing the $51,121 national average by 33%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 10.3x 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 $20,101 debt-to-$34,103 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #22 out of 29 programs, University of Arizona's financial outcomes for Homeland Security trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,103 to $60,515 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arizona

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arizona's Homeland Security program score?

This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Homeland Security. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Homeland Security earnings lower at University of Arizona?

Lower starting pay at University of Arizona may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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