Doctor’s Degrees in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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Education Levels of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors
In 2020-2021, 247 doctor's degrees were awarded to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors. 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 and firefighting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 60,668 |
| Associate Degree | 35,304 |
| Basic Certificate | 27,351 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,614 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6,242 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,184 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
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 and firefighting is $72,554. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $72,554 and the high is $72,554.
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 and firefighting. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 135 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 128 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at Walden University awarded 66 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from Capella University. About 54% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 and firefighting. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from UC. Of these students, 72% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at NUS Florida. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from Cal U. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from The Graduate Center. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from UD. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from UofL.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement and 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. The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at Sam Houston State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
George Mason University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at George Mason University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at Georgia State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UNLV. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from UAlbany. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at Northeastern University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
West Virginia University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at WVU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UNOMAHA.
Texas Southern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from TSU. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from OSU.
Florida State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Florida State. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement and 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 $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UA Little Rock.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 204 |
| Homeland Security | 31 |
| 6 | |
| Fire Protection | 3 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
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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.
- College Factual
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