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#1 #1 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,320–1,460 Est. Net Price * $40,189 Median Starting Salary $52,515
#2 #2 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 173 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,171 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,556 Median Starting Salary $49,624
#4 #4 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 230 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,121 Median Starting Salary $50,901
#5 #5 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Est. Net Price * $39,988 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#6 #6 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 74 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $26,618 Median Starting Salary $53,864
#7 #7 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 161 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 830–1,100 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $48,084
#8 #8 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 318 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,156 Median Starting Salary $48,484
#9 #9 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Each year, Angelo State University awards about 153 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $12,518 Median Starting Salary $50,593
#10 #10 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Every year, Rosemont College awards about 19 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $19,297 Median Starting Salary $49,969
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	100	47%	64	1,320 - 1,460	$40,189	$52,515
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 173...view more	91	80%	154	1,080 - 1,350	$21,171	$50,742
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	74	85%	27	950 - 1,150	$14,556	$49,624
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 230...view more	72	96%	20	1,000 - 1,160	$17,121	$50,901
Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in...view more	71	73%	14	1,170 - 1,340	$39,988	$60,097
Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 74 degrees to those studying...view more	68	79%	12	1,110 - 1,320	$26,618	$53,864
Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 161 degrees to students...view more	63	93%	17	830 - 1,100	$22,427	$48,084
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 318...view more	62	94%	14	970 - 1,190	$13,156	$48,484
Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Each year, Angelo State University awards about 153 degrees to students...view more	62	80%	19	930 - 1,160	$12,518	$50,593
Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Every year, Rosemont College awards about 19 degrees to students majoring in...view more	50	75%	3	980 - 1,190	$19,297	$49,969

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 Pennsylvania 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	16,803	218,637	225,953	3%
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$101,750	1,254	18,202	18,770	3%
Emergency Management Directors	$83,960	234	3,079	3,184	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

789

Female Students

296 (37%)

Male Students

493 (62%)

White (405, 51%)

Black or African American (144, 18%)

Hispanic or Latino (121, 15%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (53, 7%)

Asian (28, 4%)

Two or more races (25, 3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (7, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (5, 1%)

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

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

47%

64

1,320–1,460

$40,189

$52,515

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

80%

154

1,080–1,350

$21,171

$50,742

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

85%

27

950–1,150

$14,556

$49,624

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

96%

20

1,000–1,160

$17,121

$50,901

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

73%

14

1,170–1,340

$39,988

$60,097

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

79%

12

1,110–1,320

$26,618

$53,864

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

93%

17

830–1,100

$22,427

$48,084

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

94%

14

970–1,190

$13,156

$48,484

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

80%

19

930–1,160

$12,518

$50,593

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

75%

3

980–1,190

$19,297

$49,969

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