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Homeland Security Schools in New Jersey

275 students earned Homeland Security degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Homeland Security is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 140
Associate Degree 67
Master’s Degree 43
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.9%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in New Jersey

There are 29,510 people in the state and 866,300 people in the nation working in homeland security jobs.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a homeland security grad in the state is $87,300, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,950.

#4

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,877. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,351. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,421 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at FDU. Graduates earn an average $43,453 after graduation. 31% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, TESU grads earn an average salary of $55,659.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Rider. In their early career, Rider grads earn an average salary of $47,393.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,549 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,506. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,129 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,899.

Homeland Security Careers in NJ

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 13% $81,100
Professors 11% $62,670
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 8% $58,100
Managers 7% $127,510
Emergency Management Directors -3% $95,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,955
Fire Protection 54
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Other Homeland Security 24

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