Emergency/Disaster Management Master’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Emergency/Disaster Management. This degree is more popular with male students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of Emergency/Disaster Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Emergency/Disaster Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,513 people earned theirEmergency/Disaster Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Emergency/Disaster Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree | 147 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,137 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,200 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Emergency/Disaster Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Emergency/Disaster Management of $65,332 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,896 |
| 4 years | $65,332 |
| 5 years | $74,471 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Emergency/Disaster Management students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 59.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 493 |
| Women | 332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Emergency/Disaster Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 11.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 65 | 7.9% |
| International Students | 34 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Emergency/Disaster Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 198 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Emergency/Disaster Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 189 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Emergency/Disaster Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2,871 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 545 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 213 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 181 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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