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Homeland Security in Pennsylvania

Homeland Security Schools in Pennsylvania

255 Homeland Security students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Homeland Security major is the 92nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 164
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Pennsylvania

22,210 people in the state and 866,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a homeland security grad in the state is $83,960, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Robert Morris University

Moon Township
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Thomas Jefferson University. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,290.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,506. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at SRU.

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#6

DeSales University

Center Valley
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,928. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

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#7

Immaculata University

Immaculata
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,931. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,769. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,921. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Homeland Security Careers in PA

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Emergency Management Directors 4% $65,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Criminal Justice & Corrections 3,232
318
Other Homeland Security 76
Fire Protection 20

View all majors related to Homeland Security

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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