Major · CIP 43.03

Homeland Security

94 international students graduated in Homeland Security in the 2024–25 academic year. 286 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
94
International graduates, 2024–25
22 bachelor's · 50 master's · 4 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
286
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Homeland Security

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-91611,100 openings a year · 3 LCA filings1,100+3.9%$93,3303
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsSOC 33-30217,800 openings a year · 7 LCA filings7,800+0.2%$93,7907
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-101210,600 openings a year10,600+3.3%$106,040—

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology