Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security
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Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,357 master's degrees were awarded to homeland security majors. 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 | 2,833 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,357 |
| Basic Certificate | 987 |
| Associate Degree | 499 |
| Graduate Certificate | 371 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security is $61,989. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $56,958 to a high of $68,628.
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 66.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,568 |
| Women | 789 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 333 |
| White | 1,284 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 277 |
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 223 people received their master's degree in homeland security from American Military University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 201 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at SNHU. Of these students, 34% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 21% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Penn State University Park. About 45% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at ASU - Skysong. About 31% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Utica College. About 29% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at USF Tampa. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 $11,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 people received their master's degree in homeland security from AIU Online. About 21% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 30% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The homeland security program at George Washington University awarded 79 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Georgetown. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $15,480 per year. The homeland security program at National University awarded 59 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. The homeland security program at Jacksonville State University awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in homeland security from FIU. About 32% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The homeland security program at American University awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Robert Morris University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in homeland security from RMU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Excelsior College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Excelsior College. Of these students, 18% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Millersville. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Capella University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Capella University. Of these students, 47% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7,135 |
| 1,553 | |
| Other Homeland Security | 416 |
| Fire Protection | 153 |
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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