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People who work in security and loss prevention protect physical, financial, environmental, and human assets from loss and destruction, for the government, business and industry, and other entities. Security and loss prevention jobs range from bodyguard to risk operations analyst.

Education & Career Opportunities in Safety and Loss Prevention

Today, leading security and loss prevention careers include health and safety engineer, occupational health and safety specialist, and loss prevention agent.

Health and safety engineers. Health and safety engineers, who earn a mean annual salary of $75,810 per year (mining safety engineers make $82,080), generally must have a bachelor's degree to launch their career. Many colleges offer two- and four-year degrees in engineering technology.

Occupational health and safety specialists. Occupational health and safety specialists, earn a mean annual salary of $64,200, need a bachelor's degree. Entry-level technician work, however, only takes an associate's degree or certificate but it may be waived for job candidates with great experience. Employment in this field is expected to grow rapidly between 2008 and 2018. Those familiar with more than one health and safety specialty should fare the best.

Loss prevention agents. Loss prevention agents pull in a mean annual salary of $47,130 per year. Safety and loss prevention degrees typically are not required to enter this profession. This work, however, attracts a lot of people, so competition for jobs can be tough.



Capella University
Capella University

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  • PhD - Public Safety Leadership
  • MS - Public Safety Leadership
  • BS - Emergency Management
  • PhD - Emergency Management
  • BS - Homeland Security
Everest University Online
Everest University Online Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest University Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

  • Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
  • Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
  • Homeland Security (Associate's)
Virginia College
Virginia College Virginia College continues the tradition of giving lives new direction, fulfilling our mission statement to students wherever they live and offering the chance to pursue a degree while maintaining commitments to work and family.

  • MS - Cybersecurity
Keiser University
Keiser University Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

  • Homeland Security, BA (Online)
  • Homeland Security, AA (Online)
  • Associate of Science in Fire Science
Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University
Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University enables you to earn your associate's degree online. Have confidence in knowing that your degree can provide you with the professional qualifications you need to succeed.

  • Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement
  • Associate of Criminal Justice in Homeland Security
Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

  • Private Investigator
American InterContinental University Online
American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University Online's flexible curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from an accredited school that is respected by employers.

  • Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Master's (MIT) - Information Assurance and Security
  • Bachelor's (BIT) - Internet Security
  • Bachelor's - Homeland Security and Crisis Management
Colorado Technical University Online
Colorado Technical University Online Take your career to new heights with Colorado Tech Online! Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Learn more today.

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Masters of Science in Management in Homeland Security
Northcentral University
Northcentral University

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University. We offer online doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs in education, behavioral and health sciences, and business.



  • Homeland Security - MBA
  • Homeland Security Leadership & Policy - D.B.A.
  • Homeland Security Leadership & Policy - PhD in Bus. Admin.
Walden University
Walden University Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

  • M.S.in Criminal Justice - Emergency Management
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership & Executive Management - Emergency Management
  • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Course-based - Emergency Management
  • M.S. in Emergency Management - Public Management & Leadership
  • Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management