Homeland Security

CIP 43.0301 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

29 total including inactive

States

Across 8 states

Graduates (2023)

350

Total completions

Homeland Security is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 8 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Illinois and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$136,550

Compliance Managers

Job Growth

+4.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,392

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Compliance Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $10,400, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 177 (50.6%)

Female: 173 (49.4%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 331 (94.6%)

Associate: 19 (5.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Realistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Speaking

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.