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Homeland Security Schools in Georgia

39 students earned Homeland Security degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Homeland Security is the 194th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 22
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 30.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Georgia

22,770 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 Georgia

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $66,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 5 colleges in Georgia that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,029. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Mercer. Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,259 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,707. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,404. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,689 a year.

Homeland Security Careers in GA

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 25% $59,380
Professors 15% $0
Emergency Management Directors 14% $63,580
Police and Detective Supervisors 11% $63,100
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,158
87
Fire Protection 29
Other Homeland Security 25

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