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Homeland Security Schools in Missouri

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

As a degree choice, Homeland Security is the 139th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 90
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 90
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Associate Degree 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 7,780 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 Missouri

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $78,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 6 colleges in Missouri that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Northwest. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
1,020 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Drury University - CCPS will pay a net price of $14,746. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Park University

Parkville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

In their early career, Park University grads earn an average salary of $44,444. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

Homeland Security Careers in MO

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 19% $73,930
Emergency Management Directors 12% $57,290
Managers 10% $93,580
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $78,070
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 5% $52,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Criminal Justice & Corrections 1,273
Other Homeland Security 98
33
Fire Protection 25

View all majors related to Homeland Security

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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