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Homeland Security Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 76 students earned their Homeland Security degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Homeland Security is the 165th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Massachusetts

15,680 people in the state and 866,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Massachusetts

Homeland Security grads earn an average of $92,480 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

#2

Nichols College

Dudley
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,102 a year. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Nichols.

#3

Endicott College

Beverly
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,992. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Homeland Security Careers in MA

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 18% $73,470
Emergency Management Directors 8% $80,460
Managers 7% $120,100
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $96,210
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 5% $45,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,462
Fire Protection 218
Other Homeland Security 113
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