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Homeland Security in Texas

Homeland Security Schools in Texas

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Texas

There are 72,270 people in the state and 1,052,540 people in the nation working in Homeland Security jobs.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Texas

Homeland Security grads earn an average of $131,279 in the state and $127,497 nationwide.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 15 colleges in Texas that offer Homeland Security degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

#1

Laredo College

Laredo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,327 a year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,300 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,979 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,668 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,150 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,036 a year. The school admits about 72% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,595 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,018 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,203 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,758 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#9

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,090 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,977 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 58% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,538 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 58% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,636 a year. The school admits about 100% of applicants. Undergrads from Texas pay around $6,627 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,315 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,550 a year in tuition.

Homeland Security Careers in TX

Some of the careers Homeland Security majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Emergency Management Directors $72,305
Compliance Managers $117,178
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $52,907
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $75,304
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $32,201

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Homeland Security.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminal Justice & Corrections 102,547
Fire Protection 15,202
Security Science and Technology 9,173
Other Homeland Security 1,217

View all majors related to Homeland Security

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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