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Associate Degrees in Homeland Security

499 Yearly Graduations
$33,725 Median Salary
$19,981 Median Debt
There are 99 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in homeland security. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 40% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of homeland security graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors

In 2020-2021, 499 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 2,833
Master’s Degree 2,357
Basic Certificate 987
Associate Degree 499
Graduate Certificate 371
Undergraduate Certificate 62
Doctor’s Degree 31

Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in homeland security is $33,725. 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 $31,262 to a high of $36,189.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in homeland security is $19,981. 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, $24,495 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,466.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in homeland security. About 68.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 340
Women 159
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The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 17
Black or African American 55
Hispanic or Latino 110
White 267
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 48
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There are 99 colleges that offer an associate degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Middlesex County College

Edison, New Jersey
41 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The homeland security program at Middlesex County College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
40 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The homeland security program at American Public University System awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#3

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
35 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Central Texas College. Of these students, 34% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
21 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The homeland security program at Brookdale Community College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
21 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Georgia Military College. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
18 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The homeland security program at Arizona Western College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#7

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Idaho State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at ISU. About 19% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Lake Superior State University. About 56% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
15 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in homeland security from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 53% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Waldorf University

Forest City, Iowa
14 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $22,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,800 per year. The homeland security program at Waldorf University awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 7% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at NMSU Dona Ana. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in homeland security from AIU Online. Of these students, 36% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

ICPR Junior College - Manati

Manatí, Puerto Rico
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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. The homeland security program at ICPR Junior College - Manati awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Long Island Business Institute

Flushing, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in homeland security from LIBI. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#13

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Guilford Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Guilford Technical Community College. Of these students, 20% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at FTCC. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at SPC. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Palomar College. Of these students, 33% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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. The homeland security program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice & Corrections 29,944
Fire Protection 3,986
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Other Homeland Security 147

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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