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Homeland Security in Illinois

Homeland Security Schools in Illinois

35 students earned Homeland Security degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

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
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Associate Degree 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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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
11% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

An average student at AIU Online will pay a net price of $14,028. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,723. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Benedictine U.

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College of DuPage

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,516. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,260. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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

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
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Other Homeland Security 7

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View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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