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Homeland Security at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,058/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #19 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	$489K	$489K	$457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	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)

$33,480

Out-of-state: $89,432 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,164

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,060

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $42,058 per year, Homeland Security graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 14.6x 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.

The median debt load of $20,060 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #19 of 29 Homeland Security programs, University of Nebraska at Omaha falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Nebraska at Omaha

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Nebraska at Omaha prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.

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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 University of Nebraska at Omaha?

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 University of Nebraska at Omaha?

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 →