Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $66,446 put Waldorf University's Homeland Security program 30% above the national median of $51,121 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.7x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $66,446 far exceeding the $22,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
At #14 of 29 Homeland Security programs, Waldorf University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.