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Homeland Security Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 29 students earned their Homeland Security degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Homeland Security is the 198th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Bachelor’s Degree 6
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a homeland security major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 12,870 people employed in jobs related to a homeland security degree, compared to 866,300 nationwide.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a homeland security grad in the state is $63,920, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,275. 68% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $30,932 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,432 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,265. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,760 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Homeland Security Careers in CO

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 39% $57,020
Professors 24% $55,920
Managers 16% $127,750
Emergency Management Directors 15% $84,430
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 15% $43,880
Police and Detective Supervisors 11% $107,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Criminal Justice & Corrections 1,464
Fire Protection 108
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