Associate Degrees in Homeland Security
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 402 people earned their associate degree in homeland security. This earns it the #114 spot on the list of the most popular associate 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 | 2,851 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,009 |
| Basic Certificate | 804 |
| Associate Degree | 402 |
| Graduate Certificate | 324 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 46 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in homeland security is $42,663. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $42,663 and the high is $42,663.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for homeland security majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in homeland security. About 63.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 255 |
| Women | 147 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 203 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer an associate degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for homeland security students seekingan associate degree is Middlesex County College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Middlesex County College. About 27% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Middlesex County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,663.
American Public University System is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in homeland security from American Military University. About 14% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,663.
Central Texas College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Central Texas College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Central Texas College homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
Brookdale Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Brookdale Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Brookdale Community College make a median salary of 42,663.
Georgia Military College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Georgia Military College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Georgia Military College make a median salary of 42,663.
The 6th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arizona Western College. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in homeland security from AWC. Of these students, 42% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona Western College homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
Idaho State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in homeland security from ISU. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Idaho State University make a median salary of 42,663.
Lake Superior State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Lake Superior State University. Data shows that Lake Superior State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,663.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 31% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale make a median salary of 42,663.
Waldorf University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Waldorf. Waldorf University homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in homeland security from NMSU Dona Ana. About 24% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana make a median salary of 42,663.
American InterContinental University - Online comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in homeland security from AIU Online. Of these students, 31% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American InterContinental University - Online homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
ICPR Junior College - Manati is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in homeland security from ICPR Junior College - Manati. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that ICPR Junior College - Manati graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,663.
Long Island Business Institute comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in homeland security from LIBI. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Long Island Business Institute homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
Guilford Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Guilford Technical Community College. Guilford Technical Community College homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
The 16th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in homeland security from FTCC. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FTCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,663.
The 16th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in homeland security from SPC. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. St Petersburg College homeland security graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,663.
Palomar College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in homeland security. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Palomar College. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Palomar College make a median salary of 42,663.
The 19th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom make a median salary of 42,663.
The 19th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their associate degree is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in homeland security from CCCTI. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in homeland security at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute make a median salary of 42,663.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 24,183 |
| Fire Protection | 3,939 |
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| Other Homeland Security | 98 |
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.
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