Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,009 people earned their master's degree in homeland security. This earns it the #64 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in homeland security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,851 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,009 |
| Basic Certificate | 804 |
| Associate Degree | 402 |
| Graduate Certificate | 324 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 46 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security is $75,773. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $66,372 and the high is $83,499.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for homeland security students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in homeland security. About 64.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,290 |
| Women | 719 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 316 |
| White | 1,097 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 243 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for homeland security students seekinga master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in homeland security from American Military University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. American Public University System homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. About 21% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia Southern University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
The 5th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in homeland security from ASU - Skysong. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
Utica College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Utica College. Of these students, 41% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Utica College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in homeland security from USF Tampa. Of these students, 6% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
American InterContinental University - Online is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in homeland security from AIU Online. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at American InterContinental University - Online make a median salary of 75,773.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Naval Postgraduate School homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
George Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in homeland security from GWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. George Washington University homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
Georgetown University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Georgetown. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at Georgetown University make a median salary of 75,773.
National University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in homeland security from National University. About 40% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at National University make a median salary of 75,773.
Jacksonville State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Jacksonville State University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Jacksonville State University homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in homeland security from FIU. Of these students, 47% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida International University homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
American University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in homeland security from The American University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at American University make a median salary of 75,773.
The 16th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
The 18th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Excelsior University. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Data shows that Excelsior University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Millersville. About 55% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Millersville University of Pennsylvania homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6,830 |
| 1,986 | |
| Other Homeland Security | 374 |
| Fire Protection | 132 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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