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Homeland Security at Bethel University

If you are interested in studying Homeland Security, take a look at what Bethel University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bethel University sits in McKenzie, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 homeland security degrees were granted at Bethel University.

Online & Distance Learning at Bethel University

Many students take online classes at Bethel University. Of 2,936 students, 1,295 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 604 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Homeland Security Rankings at Bethel University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bethel University’s Homeland Security program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 2
Best Value	Tennessee	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#77 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 101

Earnings for Homeland Security Graduates from Bethel University

Students who complete Bethel University’s Homeland Security program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$57,318
3 years	$64,157
4 years	$62,271
5 years	$70,497

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Homeland Security graduates from Bethel University earn a median of $62,271, compared with $64,391 for all Bethel University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Homeland Security graduates from Bethel University comes in at $31,919.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Homeland Security graduates at Bethel University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Homeland Security graduates at Bethel University are 11% women (5) and 89% men (40).

Homeland Security Bachelor’s Program at Bethel University

Among the 45 bachelor’s homeland security degrees awarded at Bethel University, 11% were women (5) and 89% were men (40).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Homeland Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Bethel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Homeland Security Concentrations at Bethel University

This Homeland Security program at Bethel University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Emergency/Disaster Management	45

Top-Paying Careers for Homeland Security Graduates

Students who finish Homeland Security program at Bethel University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Homeland Security graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,449
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$75,304
Special Forces Officers	$73,745

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.