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Homeland Security Schools in Kentucky

79 students earned Homeland Security degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Homeland Security is the 106th most popular major out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 83.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Kentucky

There are 6,480 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a homeland security grad in the state is $50,500, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 60% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,763.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,203. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

Homeland Security Careers in KY

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Managers 9% $89,310
Professors 7% $46,830
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 7% $89,570
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 7% $43,400
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $59,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Criminal Justice & Corrections 1,015
Other Homeland Security 143
Fire Protection 72
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