Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security
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Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,049 people earned their master's degree in homeland security. This earns it the #64 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in homeland security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,819 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,049 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,037 |
| Associate Degree | 462 |
| Graduate Certificate | 305 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 96 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security is $61,989. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $56,958 to a high of $68,628.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security is $36,630. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,960 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,931.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in homeland security. About 64.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,324 |
| Women | 725 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 312 |
| White | 1,113 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 237 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for homeland security students seekinga master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in homeland security from American Military University. About 27% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in homeland security from ASU - Skysong. About 39% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utica College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,158 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Utica College. Of these students, 30% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in homeland security from USF Tampa. About 28% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American InterContinental University - Online is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,762 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in homeland security from AIU Online. About 20% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 26% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in homeland security from GWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Georgetown University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Georgetown. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
National University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in homeland security from National University. About 48% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jacksonville State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Jacksonville State University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in homeland security from FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
American University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in homeland security from The American University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 28% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Excelsior University. About 28% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Millersville. About 32% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Capella University. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Homeland Security Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 859 | |
| 831 | |
| 274 | |
| 48 | |
| 37 |
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*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.
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