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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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
42
Female Students
13 (30%)
Male Students
29 (69%)
White (18, 43%)
Hispanic or Latino (13, 31%)
Black or African American (6, 14%)
Asian (2, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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