2023 Most Popular Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, homeland security was ranked #117 in the country. In fact 7,140 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Homeland Security program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the homeland security bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University at Albany to be the most popular school for homeland security students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 27% of the students majoring in homeland security at the school are women while 73% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, homeland security majors at UAlbany accumulate an average of around $20,771 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Utica College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular homeland security schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Utica, Utica College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 27% of the homeland security majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that homeland security majors at Utica College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,495. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $294, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Robert Morris University is a great place for homeland security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in homeland security at the school are women while 72% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New Jersey City University is a great place for homeland security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 57 students majoring in homeland security at NJCU, 68% are male and 32% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, homeland security graduates from NJCU carry an average student debt load of $15,629.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.
Of the 45 students majoring in homeland security at Rowan, 69% are male and 31% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Monmouth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.
About 32% of the students majoring in homeland security at the school are women while 68% are male.
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Excelsior College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 37 students majoring in homeland security at Excelsior College, 89% are male and 11% are female.
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree homeland security programs. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 32 students majoring in homeland security at SRU, 56% are male and 44% are female.
The average amount in student loans that homeland security majors at SRU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,898.
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With a ranking of #8, SUNY Canton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Canton is a small public school located in the remote town of Canton.
Of the 32 students majoring in homeland security at SUNY Canton, 66% are male and 34% are female.
On average, homeland security graduates from SUNY Canton take out $23,714 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Roberts Wesleyan College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree homeland security programs. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 31% of the homeland security majors at the school.
Request InformationBest Homeland Security Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 413 |
| New York | 774 |
| Maryland | 20 |
| New Jersey | 252 |
| District of Columbia | 197 |
| Delaware | 34 |
Homeland Security Related Majors
Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Homeland Security
| 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.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.