Homeland Security Master’s Degrees
There are 261 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Homeland Security.
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Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,323 degrees were awarded toHomeland Security majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Homeland Security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 90 |
| Associate’s Degree | 438 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,638 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,040 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Homeland Security of $65,332 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,896 |
| 4 years | $65,332 |
| 5 years | $74,471 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Homeland Security students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 352 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Homeland Security. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Homeland Security students seeking a master's degree is American Public University System. This school awarded 906 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 292 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 274 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American InterContinental University System is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Laredo College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utica University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. This school awarded 101 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Texas College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Homeland Security. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Homeland Security Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2,871 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 2,513 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 545 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 213 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 181 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Homeland Security that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 102,547 |
| Fire Protection | 15,202 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9,173 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1,217 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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