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Homeland Security at American University

If you are interested in studying Homeland Security, take a look at what American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 homeland security degrees were granted at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Homeland Security Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Homeland Security program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 101
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 21
Best Value	Nationwide	#99 of 99

Earnings for Homeland Security Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Homeland Security program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,107

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Homeland Security graduates at American University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Homeland Security graduates at American University are 53% women (41) and 47% men (36).

Homeland Security Master’s Program at American University

Of the 77 master’s homeland security graduates at American University, 53% were women (41) and 47% were men (36).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	31

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Homeland Security Concentrations at American University

This Homeland Security program at American University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Homeland Security	77

Top-Paying Careers for Homeland Security Graduates

Those who complete Homeland Security program at American University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Homeland Security majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,449
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Special Forces Officers	$73,745
Emergency Management Directors	$72,305

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.