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Best Homeland Security Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Homeland Security Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges
$32,405 Avg Salary
$23,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Homeland Security School for You

With 223 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security is the #111 most popular major in Illinois.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Homeland Security Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Homeland Security Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for homeland security majors pursuing a .

Top Illinois Schools in Homeland Security

Our 2023 rankings named Benedictine University the best school in Illinois for homeland security students. Benedictine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle.

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Out of the 2 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Moraine Valley Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Homeland Security Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Homeland Security Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 44
Ohio 77
Indiana 21
Wisconsin 15

Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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 2 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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