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![]() American InterContinental University
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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors...view more | 100 | 68% | 15 | 1,010 - 1,230 | $14,345 | $51,918 | ||
![]() Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors...view more | 61 | 97% | 11 | -- | $33,865 | $50,742 | ||
![]() Waldorf University Forest City, IA At Waldorf University, the most popular majors students study are...view more | 61 | 73% | 2 | 930 - 1,090 | $21,510 | $50,742 | ||
![]() Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 114 degrees to students...view more | 51 | 84% | 1 | 1,080 - 1,310 | $32,204 | $49,458 | ||
![]() | N/A | 73% | 12 | -- | $11,336 | $50,742 | ||
![]() Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ At Arizona Western College, the most popular majors students study are...view more | N/A | -- | 19 | -- | $9,818 | $50,742 | ||
![]() American InterContinental University Chandler, AZ At American InterContinental University, the most popular majors students...view more | N/A | -- | 22 | -- | $14,250 | $50,742 | ||
![]() Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ At Brookdale Community College, the most popular majors students study are...view more | N/A | -- | 18 | -- | $9,032 | $50,742 | ||
![]() Middlesex College Edison, NJ Each year, Middlesex College awards about 521 degrees to those majoring in...view more | N/A | -- | 17 | -- | $6,958 | $50,742 | ||
N/A | -- | 16 | -- | $11,571 | $50,742 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
A program focusing on security policy, planning and operations dedicated to the protection of U.S. territory, assets, infrastructure, institutions and citizens from external threats. Includes instruction in national security policy, government relations, intelligence, law enforcement, security technology, communications and information technology, homeland security planning and operations, disaster planning and applications to specific threat scenarios.
Students who are interested in Homeland Security can study up to a Post masters certificate. Right now, 2,396 students are granted some level of degree in Homeland Security around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Homeland Security in the state of New Jersey than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security is $41,340.
The highest paying job for Homeland Security majors is Managers, All Other. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Homeland Security can prepare you for is Managers, All Other.
These are the highest paying careers for Homeland Security majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Development Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $133,560 | 7,174 | 93,350 | 96,474 | 3% | |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $101,750 | 1,358 | 19,719 | 20,334 | 3% | |
Emergency Management Directors | $83,960 | 92 | 1,215 | 1,256 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Homeland Security majors.
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