2023 Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree School for You
Homeland Security is the #117 most popular major in the country with 7,140 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for homeland security majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Herzing University - Atlanta to be the best school for homeland security students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Birmingham is a great place for homeland security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Birmingham is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Kenner. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenner.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Bethel University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security schools in the Southeast Region . Bethel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McKenzie.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, homeland security graduates from Bethel carry an average student debtload of $31,595.
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Out of the 21 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
Homeland Security majors at GMU take out an average of $20,988 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
On average, homeland security graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,454 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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American Public University System ranked #7 on this year’s Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, homeland security graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $23,477.
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Columbia College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Columbia College South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
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Mercer University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Anderson University South Carolina landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security programs. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Homeland Security Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 39 |
| Virginia | 124 |
| North Carolina | 108 |
| Florida | 417 |
| Tennessee | 52 |
| Kentucky | 70 |
| South Carolina | 46 |
| Louisiana | 31 |
| Arkansas | 63 |
| Alabama | 343 |
| West Virginia | 871 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Homeland Security
One of 4 majors within the area of study, homeland security has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 113,121 |
| Fire Protection | 13,766 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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