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Doctor's Degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Doctor’s Degrees in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

370 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Median Salary
54% Women
There are 44 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.8% of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 370 people earned their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This earns it the #26 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 56,692
Associate Degree 29,478
Basic Certificate 26,408
Master’s Degree 11,331
Undergraduate Certificate 6,773
Graduate Certificate 1,809
Doctor’s Degree 370

Earnings of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting is $79,647. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,899 to a high of $90,969.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 170
Women 200
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The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 14
Black or African American 76
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 182
International Students 25
Other Races/Ethnicities 47
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There are 44 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

18 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
79% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 79,647.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
64% Women

Nova Southeastern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from NUS Florida. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 79,647.

#6

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
85% Women

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from The Graduate Center. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,647.

#7

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
6 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
100% Women

University of Delaware is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UD. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Delaware homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,647.

#8

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
5 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
25% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UofL. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,647.

#8

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
67% Women

Sam Houston State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from SHSU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Sam Houston State University homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,647.

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
50% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from GMU. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,647.

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
100% Women

Georgia State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Georgia State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at Georgia State University make a median salary of 79,647.

#10

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
4 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
50% Women

University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UNLV. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at University of Nevada - Las Vegas make a median salary of 79,647.

#13

University at Albany

Albany, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
63% Women

University at Albany is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UAlbany. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UAlbany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,647.

#13

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
20% Women

Northeastern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Northeastern. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at Northeastern University make a median salary of 79,647.

#13

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
75% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from WVU. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. West Virginia University homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,647.

3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
100% Women

University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UNOMAHA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Nebraska at Omaha homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,647.

#13

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
50% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Southern University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from TSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that TSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,647.

3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
25% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from OSU. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,647.

#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
50% Women

Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Florida State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at Florida State University make a median salary of 79,647.

#13

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
3 Yearly Graduations
$79,647 Average Salary
83% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UA Little Rock. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at University of Arkansas at Little Rock make a median salary of 79,647.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Legal Professions 36,068

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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