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Homeland Security at George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $90,956/yr (78% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 29 Homeland Security programs Top 25%

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	$680K	$669K	$608K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.1x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.2x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	61	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$55,260

Out-of-state: $157,588 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,148

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,479

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

George Mason University Homeland Security graduates command $90,956/yr out of the gate, well above the $51,121 national median. That 78% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,479 in median debt clears quickly against $90,956 in annual earnings.

At #5 of 29 nationally, this is a top-5% Homeland Security program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About George Mason University

A 89% acceptance rate means George Mason University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 27,083 students in Fairfax, VA.

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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 George Mason University?

A score of 61/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Homeland Security field.

What makes George Mason University's Homeland Security program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 29 programs nationally, George Mason University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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