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Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama

2023 Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama

5 Colleges
$75,707 Avg Salary
$33,421 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Homeland Security School for You

Homeland Security is the #45 most popular major in Alabama with 343 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama

Check out the homeland security programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Alabama Schools in Homeland Security

Our analysis found Herzing University - Birmingham to be the best school for homeland security students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Herzing University - Birmingham is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

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#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for homeland security students. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debtload of $33,421.

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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

The excellent programs at Jacksonville State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security schools in Alabama. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for homeland security students. Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University at Montgomery landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Montgomery, AUM is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Homeland Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 39
Virginia 124
North Carolina 108
Florida 417
Tennessee 52
Kentucky 70
South Carolina 46
Louisiana 31
Arkansas 63
West Virginia 871

One of 4 majors within the area of study, homeland security has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 5 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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