Graduate Certificates in Homeland Security
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 324 people earned their graduate certificate in homeland security. This makes it the 52nd most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for homeland security majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for homeland security students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in homeland security. About 53.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 174 |
| Women | 150 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 191 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 70 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from American Military University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from John Jay. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Albany is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from UAlbany. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Benedictine University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Benedictine U.
Tennessee Technological University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from UTSA. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Angelo State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Angelo State. Of these students, 83% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from GMU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sam Houston State University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from SHSU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from UCCS. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Thomas Jefferson University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Towson University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Towson. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from U Miami. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Park University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,942 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Park University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Missouri State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from OSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 984 |
| 426 | |
| Other Homeland Security | 56 |
| Fire Protection | 19 |
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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