Doctor’s Degrees in Homeland Security
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44 people earned their doctor's degree in homeland security. This makes it the 194th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in homeland security is $127,306. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $127,306 and the high is $127,306.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for homeland security students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in homeland security. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security from UD. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $127,306.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security from North Dakota State University. Data shows that North Dakota State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $127,306.
Jacksonville State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in homeland security. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in homeland security from Jacksonville State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Jacksonville State University homeland security graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $127,306.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 276 |
| 39 | |
| Fire Protection | 8 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
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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