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Homeland Security Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 305 students earned their Homeland Security degrees in TX.

In this state, Homeland Security is the 136th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Texas

Homeland Security majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Associate Degree 38
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a homeland security major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.8%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Texas

There are 37,340 people in the state and 866,300 people in the nation working in homeland security jobs.

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Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Texas

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $68,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer homeland security degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,122. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,686 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,173 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,196. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,038 after earning their degree at this institution.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,036 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 80% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,033.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,743. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,549. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,345 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,644. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

Homeland Security Careers in TX

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 18% $62,830
Managers 15% $113,510
Police and Detective Supervisors 13% $86,640
Professors 13% $57,170
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 12% $51,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to homeland security.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Criminal Justice & Corrections 7,644
Fire Protection 220
140
Other Homeland Security 2

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