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Homeland Security Schools in Illinois

257 Homeland Security students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Homeland Security major is the 111th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 114
Bachelor’s Degree 73
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Associate Degree 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 39.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Illinois

There are 13,450 people in the state and 866,300 people in the nation working in homeland security jobs.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Illinois

Homeland Security grads earn an average of $66,970 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,315 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Benedictine U will pay a net price of $25,698.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

Homeland Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Emergency Management Directors 8% $77,880
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 7% $51,150
Police and Detective Supervisors 4% $109,200
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 4% $40,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,483
Fire Protection 289
65
Other Homeland Security 7

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