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Homeland Security Schools in District of Columbia

197 students earned Homeland Security degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Homeland Security major is the 37th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 195
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in District of Columbia

23,630 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 District of Columbia

Homeland Security grads earn an average of $119,820 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

#3

American University

Washington
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $40,088. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

Homeland Security Careers in DC

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Professors 10% $0
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 10% $58,850
Managers 3% $141,320
Emergency Management Directors 0% $134,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Criminal Justice & Corrections 335
31
Fire Protection 1

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