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#1 #1 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $47,809
#2 #2 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $48,934
#3 #3 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $49,711
#4 #4 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 315 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $16,816 Median Starting Salary $48,934
#5 #5 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 313 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,150 Median Starting Salary $48,336
#6 #6 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 464 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,064 Median Starting Salary $52,409
#7 #7 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,410 Est. Net Price * $24,408 Median Starting Salary $51,386
#8 #8 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 466 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $22,620 Median Starting Salary $47,029
#9 #9 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,592 Median Starting Salary $49,748
#10 #10 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,104 Median Starting Salary $50,130
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	100	19%	7	1,350 - 1,470	$41,028	$47,809
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more	89	63%	20	1,160 - 1,390	$21,610	$48,934
Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students...view more	79	80%	5	940 - 1,190	$11,740	$49,711
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 315...view more	76	97%	5	1,030 - 1,260	$16,816	$48,934
Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 464 degrees to those majoring in...view more	59	83%	5	1,050 - 1,280	$15,064	$52,409
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	59	91%	4	1,110 - 1,290	$16,150	$48,336
Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more	52	38%	2	1,260 - 1,410	$24,408	$51,386
Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 466 degrees to those studying...view more	50	90%	1	1,150 - 1,360	$22,620	$47,029
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to...view more	47	82%	4	1,050 - 1,240	$11,592	$49,748
Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to...view more	46	91%	4	1,010 - 1,220	$17,104	$50,130

About Homeland Security

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 Texas than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security is $41,340.

Popularity of Homeland Security Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Homeland Security degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Homeland Security majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
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	94,400	1,228,300	1,269,400	3%
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$101,750	9,500	137,900	142,200	3%
Emergency Management Directors	$83,960	900	11,800	12,200	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Homeland Security majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

38 (50%)

Male Students

38 (50%)

White (46, 61%)

Hispanic or Latino (12, 16%)

Black or African American (7, 9%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 5%)

Two or more races (3, 4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, 3%)

Asian (1, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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Homeland Security

#1 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

19%

7

1,350–1,470

$41,028

$47,809

#2 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

63%

20

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$48,934

#3 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

80%

5

940–1,190

$11,740

$49,711

#4 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

97%

5

1,030–1,260

$16,816

$48,934

#5 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

91%

4

1,110–1,290

$16,150

$48,336

#6 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

83%

5

1,050–1,280

$15,064

$52,409

#7 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

38%

2

1,260–1,410

$24,408

$51,386

#8 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

90%

1

1,150–1,360

$22,620

$47,029

#9 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

82%

4

1,050–1,240

$11,592

$49,748

#10 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S.

91%

4

1,010–1,220

$17,104

$50,130

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