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Homeland Security Schools in Alabama

343 students earned Homeland Security degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Homeland Security is the 45th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Alabama

Homeland Security majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 235
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a homeland security major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 24.2%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Alabama

7,330 people in the state and 866,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Alabama

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $68,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,526 after earning their degree at this institution.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,081 after graduation. 78% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,326 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,536 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
619 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,259 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Homeland Security Careers in AL

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 14% $64,350
Professors 6% $19,900
Managers 6% $101,560
Emergency Management Directors 5% $61,390
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $64,460
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 4% $45,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to homeland security.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Criminal Justice & Corrections 1,413
Fire Protection 1,020
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Other Homeland Security 2

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