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Homeland Security Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 242 students earned their Homeland Security degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Homeland Security is the 186th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 147
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Associate Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.0%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in California

73,350 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 California

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $118,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,722. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Palomar College

San Marcos
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,982. 32% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#4

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,206. 18% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,579.

#6

De Anza College

Cupertino
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,649 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,876 a year. 66% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

#6

Grossmont College

El Cajon
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,426 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

Homeland Security Careers in CA

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $111,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Criminal Justice & Corrections 13,151
Fire Protection 1,183
258
Other Homeland Security 14

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