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Homeland Security in California

Homeland Security Schools in California

238 students earned Homeland Security degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

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 152
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Associate Degree 15

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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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:

#1

National University

San Diego
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $29,412.

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88 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Palomar College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,723.

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#4

Coastline Community College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,537.

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#5

Citrus College

Glendora
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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#6

De Anza College

Cupertino
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,649 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 38% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,388.

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#6

Grossmont College

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

This public school has an average net price of $4,399. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Homeland Security Careers in CA

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

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

View all majors related to Homeland Security

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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