Bachelor’s Degrees in Homeland Security
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,851 people earned their bachelor's degree in homeland security. This makes it the 108th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in homeland security is $48,676. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $42,162 and the high is $62,327.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in homeland security is $36,725. 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, $53,547 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,824.
The median monthly payment of a homeland security graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $437.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in homeland security. About 74.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,120 |
| Women | 731 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 123 |
| Black or African American | 261 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 422 |
| White | 1,688 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 324 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 110 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 559 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from American Military University. Of these students, 16% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at American Public University System make a median salary of 48,676.
University at Albany comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from UAlbany. About 34% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University at Albany homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Grand Canyon University. About 18% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,676.
The 4th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utica College. 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 $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Utica College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Utica College homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
The 5th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from GMU. Of these students, 21% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at George Mason University make a median salary of 48,676.
Waldorf University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Waldorf. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at Waldorf University make a median salary of 48,676.
American InterContinental University - Online is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from AIU Online. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Data shows that AIU Online graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,676.
The 8th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia Southern University. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. About 16% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia Southern University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,676.
The 9th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Union Institute & University. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,795 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Union. About 18% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Union Institute & University homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Of these students, 26% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach make a median salary of 48,676.
The 11th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Kentucky University. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Eastern. Of these students, 43% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Eastern Kentucky University homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Jersey City University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,785 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from NJCU. Of these students, 30% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NJCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,676.
University of North Texas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from UNT. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Texas homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
The 15th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rowan University. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Rowan. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at Rowan University make a median salary of 48,676.
National University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from National University. About 20% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at National University make a median salary of 48,676.
The 17th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Post University. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Post University. Of these students, 29% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Post University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,676.
Campbell University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from Campbell. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Campbell University homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from UAF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. University of Alaska Fairbanks homeland security graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,676.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in homeland security from UNOMAHA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in homeland security at University of Nebraska at Omaha make a median salary of 48,676.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 48,312 |
| 3,362 | |
| Fire Protection | 1,502 |
| Other Homeland Security | 665 |
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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