2026 Best Homeland Security Schools
Looking for the best Homeland Security programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 352 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Homeland Security Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Herzing University Atlanta came in at #2 on this year's Homeland Security ranking in the United States. Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Herzing University Atlanta posts a six-year graduation rate of 18%. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $34,030 in student loans. Read more about Herzing University Atlanta
A rank of #3 makes Herzing University Brookfield one of the top choices in the United States. Herzing University Brookfield is a private not-for-profit school based in Brookfield, WI. About 57% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $32,325 in student loans. Read the full report on Herzing University Brookfield
Robert Morris University came in at #4 on this year's Homeland Security ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Moon Township, PA. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,770. Robert Morris University Homeland Security students take on a median of $26,748 in debt. Read the full report on Robert Morris University
Herzing University Birmingham came in at #5 on this year's Homeland Security ranking in the United States. Located in Birmingham, AL, Herzing University Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Students borrow a median of $29,954 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read more about Herzing University Birmingham
Herzing University Kenner came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Metairie, LA, Herzing University Kenner is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Graduates carry a median of $33,897 in student loans. Get the full Herzing University Kenner report
Herzing University Madison landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $30,328. Read more about Herzing University Madison
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #8 position. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. More on George Washington University
Southwestern College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Homeland Security schools. Located in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. Southwestern College graduates 36% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $39,822 in tuition and fees. Southwestern College Homeland Security students take on a median of $26,874 in debt. Read more about Southwestern College
Bethel University Tennessee landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Bethel University Tennessee is a private not-for-profit school based in McKenzie, TN. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,712. Students borrow a median of $31,919 to complete their Homeland Security program here. See the full Bethel University Tennessee profile
Bellevue University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bellevue, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,873. The median Homeland Security program debt is $27,852. Get the full Bellevue University report
George Mason University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,741 to complete their Homeland Security program here. See the full George Mason University profile
Excelsior College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Students borrow a median of $19,311 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read more about Excelsior College
University Of Georgia came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Benedictine University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Benedictine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lisle, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,648. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read more about Benedictine University
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Homeland Security schools. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,760. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $26,586. Get the full Saint Louis University Main Campus report
Des Moines Area Community College placed #18 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Des Moines Area Community College is a public school based in Ankeny, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,790, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,869 in student loans. Get the full Des Moines Area Community College report
Park University placed #19 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Located in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Park University graduates 37% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,116. The median Homeland Security program debt is $22,112. Get the full Park University report
Grand Canyon University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Students borrow a median of $28,787 to complete their Homeland Security program here. See the full Grand Canyon University profile
Georgetown University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $16,483. More on Georgetown University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. The median Homeland Security program debt is $22,337. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Middlesex County College placed #23 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Set in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $9,514. Get the full Middlesex County College report
Towson University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Homeland Security schools. Based in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. Towson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. The median Homeland Security program debt is $21,241. Read the full report on Towson University
Post University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Waterbury, CT. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,922. Post University Homeland Security students take on a median of $23,625 in debt. Read more about Post University
University Of South Florida Main Campus did well this year, earning the #26 position. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school based in Tampa, FL. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $21,829. Read the full report on University Of South Florida Main Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Homeland Security Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Kansas Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #27 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salina, KS. Kansas Wesleyan University graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $34,630. The median Homeland Security program debt is $26,076. Get the full Kansas Wesleyan University report
Northern Kentucky University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Highland Heights, KY. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,088, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Graduates carry a median of $25,572 in student loans. Get the full Northern Kentucky University report
National University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. National University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,284. The median Homeland Security program debt is $23,450. See the full National University profile
Columbia College South Carolina came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Columbia, SC, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia College South Carolina posts a six-year graduation rate of 37%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,054. Students borrow a median of $27,855 to complete their Homeland Security program here. See the full Columbia College South Carolina profile
Marian University Wisconsin placed #31 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Set in Fond Du Lac, WI, Marian University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Marian University Wisconsin graduates 44% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,204. Graduates carry a median of $27,242 in student loans. See the full Marian University Wisconsin profile
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read more about Washington State University
Waldorf College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Set in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Students from in state pay about $25,978 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,437 to complete their Homeland Security program here. More on Waldorf College
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
Endicott College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Based in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,650. Graduates carry a median of $25,973 in student loans. More on Endicott College
National American University Rapid City did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Rapid City, SD, National American University Rapid City is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,065. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $38,264. Read more about National American University Rapid City
Columbia Southern University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. Columbia Southern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 26%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,224. Columbia Southern University Homeland Security students take on a median of $32,683 in debt. Read more about Columbia Southern University
Lake Superior State University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Lake Superior State University is a public school based in Sault Ste Marie, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,890. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $21,875. Get the full Lake Superior State University report
Desales University placed #40 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Center Valley, PA. Desales University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,800. Students borrow a median of $27,524 to complete their Homeland Security program here. See the full Desales University profile
West Texas A And M University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Canyon, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. The median Homeland Security program debt is $22,333. See the full West Texas A And M University profile
Mercer University placed #42 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Mercer University is a private not-for-profit school based in Macon, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,565. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read the full report on Mercer University
American Public University System did well this year, earning the #43 position. Located in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,339 to complete their Homeland Security program here. See the full American Public University System profile
Liberty University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Homeland Security schools. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete their Homeland Security program here. Read the full report on Liberty University
Wichita State University placed #45 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Wichita State University is a public school based in Wichita, KS. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Typical Homeland Security student debt is $24,262. Read the full report on Wichita State University
Rose State College placed #46 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Rose State College is a public school based in Midwest City, OK. Students from in state pay about $5,030 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. More on Rose State College
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #47 among Homeland Security schools in the United States. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Homeland Security students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
Monmouth University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit school based in West Long Branch, NJ. About 72% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,552. Graduates carry a median of $26,847 in student loans. Read more about Monmouth University
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #49 position. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Homeland Security students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
Georgia Military College Milledgeville did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Milledgeville, GA, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,605. Graduates carry a median of $13,587 in student loans. Read more about Georgia Military College Milledgeville
Hawaii Pacific University did well this year, earning the #51 position. Based in Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hawaii Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,392. Graduates carry a median of $25,385 in student loans. More on Hawaii Pacific University
Anderson University Sc did well this year, earning the #52 position. Located in Anderson, SC, Anderson University Sc is a private not-for-profit institution. Anderson University Sc posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,970. The median Homeland Security program debt is $28,034. More on Anderson University Sc
Best Homeland Security Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Homeland Security Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Homeland Security Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Homeland Security Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Homeland Security Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Homeland Security Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 352 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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