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Homeland Security Schools in Maryland

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

A Homeland Security major is the 187th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 21,430 people employed in jobs related to a homeland security degree, compared to 866,300 nationwide.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Maryland

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $93,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 2 colleges in Maryland that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,390 a year.

#2

Montgomery College

Rockville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,838 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

Homeland Security Careers in MD

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $72,350
Professors 8% $0
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 6% $56,240
Managers 2% $119,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Criminal Justice & Corrections 948
415
Other Homeland Security 29
Fire Protection 14

View all majors related to Homeland Security

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