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#1 #1 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Waldorf University Forest City, IA At Waldorf University, the most popular majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Waldorf University grants 108 degrees annually to Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,090 Est. Net Price * $21,510 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#2 #2 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $33,865 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,345 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#4 #4 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Long Island Business Institute Flushing, NY At Long Island Business Institute, only one major is offered: Court Reporting/Court Reporter. On average, 3 students are awarded a degree in Court Reporting/Court Reporter every year. view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,336 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#5 #5 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ At Arizona Western College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Arizona Western College awards 348 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,818 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#6 #6 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. American InterContinental University Chandler, AZ At American InterContinental University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, and Criminal Justice and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,250 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ At Brookdale Community College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Brookdale Community College awards 303 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,032 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Middlesex College Edison, NJ Each year, Middlesex College awards about 521 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,958 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA At Georgia Military College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, and......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,571 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#10 #10 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA At the University of Management and Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Information Technology, and Homeland Security....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,987 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $32,204 Median Starting Salary $49,458
#12 #12 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Central Texas College Killeen, TX Annually, Central Texas College grants around 664 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,128 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY At SUNY Broome Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, SUNY Broome Community College grants 121 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,808 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 271 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,013 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1232 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,360 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD At the College of Southern Maryland, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,690 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA Every year, Coastline Community College grants about 282 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,785 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Trident Technical College Charleston, SC At Trident Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 320 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,621 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Annually, the College of DuPage grants about 702 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,397 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Every year, Jefferson Community College awards about 58 degrees to those studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,487 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY At Jamestown Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,919 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 413 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,951 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 239 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,910 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Rockland Community College Suffern, NY At Rockland Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,765 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,411 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,298 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL At William Rainey Harper College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,608 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#29 #29 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA Each year, Des Moines Area Community College grants around 906 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,119 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,421 Median Starting Salary $50,742
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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 Associates degree. Right now, 1,478 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.

Popularity of Homeland Security Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Homeland Security majors is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Homeland Security can prepare you for is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Homeland Security majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Student Demographics

Total Students

227

Female Students

75 (33%)

Male Students

152 (66%)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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$6,958

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

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

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

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$32,204

$49,458

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

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

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