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#1

#1 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

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$33,865

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#2

#2 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

18

SAT Score

930–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$21,510

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#3

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

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

At SUNY at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, SUNY at Albany grants 285 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

176

SAT Score

1,120–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$19,165

Median Starting Salary

$48,045

#4

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 442 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$41,550

Median Starting Salary

$47,862

#5

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

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 203 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

77

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$10,852

Median Starting Salary

$49,580

#6

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

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

At Roberts Wesleyan University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, Other, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$24,202

Median Starting Salary

$51,692

#7

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

University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH

At the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biotechnology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$13,097

Median Starting Salary

$57,037

#8

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

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,762

Median Starting Salary

$55,700

#9

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

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV

At American Public University System, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Intelligence, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

350

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,322

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#10

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

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

At Monmouth University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,130–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$33,228

Median Starting Salary

$54,261

#11

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

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

At SUNY College of Technology at Canton, the three most popular college majors students study are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,000–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$14,451

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#12

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

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Annually, Campbell University awards around 83 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$24,517

Median Starting Salary

$49,568

#13

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

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Health and Wellness, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$18,407

Median Starting Salary

$54,495

#14

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

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Annually, DeSales University grants about 110 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,100–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$30,524

Median Starting Salary

$53,255

#15

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

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$24,197

Median Starting Salary

$47,074

#16

#16 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

71

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,250

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#17

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

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,100–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$22,222

Median Starting Salary

$54,045

#18

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

Husson University
Bangor, ME

At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,000–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,101

Median Starting Salary

$52,553

#19

#19 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

26

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$14,556

Median Starting Salary

$49,624

#20

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

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Each year, Oakland University awards around 520 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,000–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,734

Median Starting Salary

$49,406

#21

#21 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

15

SAT Score

930–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$12,518

Median Starting Salary

$50,593

#22

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

National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD

At National American University-Rapid City, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,086

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#23

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

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

At Mercy College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Mercy College awards 330 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$16,776

Median Starting Salary

$47,411

#24

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

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. In fact, Marian University awards 43 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$23,552

Median Starting Salary

$53,414

#25

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

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Every year, Wichita State University grants about 272 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

970–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$14,184

Median Starting Salary

$49,078

#26

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

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

At Thomas College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Forensic Psychology. In fact, Thomas College awards 33 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

800–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$18,882

Median Starting Salary

$52,436

#27

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

National University
San Diego, CA

At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, National University grants 307 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

750–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$28,115

Median Starting Salary

$48,762

#28

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

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 149 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, General Studies, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,153

Median Starting Salary

$49,120

#29

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL

At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, the most popular majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$20,183

Median Starting Salary

$48,829

#30

#30 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

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,987

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#31

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

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 608 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,085

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#32

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

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

At Sul Ross State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Sul Ross State University awards 51 degrees annually to Criminal Justice/Safety Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$12,240

Median Starting Salary

$48,502

#33

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

Excelsior University
Albany, NY

At Excelsior University, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

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 Bachelors degree. Right now, 1,251 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 West Virginia 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 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
1,251
Female Students
303 (24%)
Male Students
948 (75%)

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