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Homeland Security at Capella University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Homeland Security, consider the program at Capella University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 homeland security degrees were granted at Capella University.

Studying Online at Capella University

Capella University delivers its programs entirely online, so Homeland Security coursework can be completed remotely.

Homeland Security Rankings at Capella University

Rankings can help you compare Capella University’s Homeland Security program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Homeland Security Graduates from Capella University

Those who finish Capella University’s Homeland Security program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$101,964
3 years	$107,926
4 years	$114,509
5 years	$84,058

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Homeland Security graduates from Capella University report median earnings of $114,509, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Homeland Security graduates at Capella University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Homeland Security graduates at Capella University are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).

Homeland Security Doctoral Program at Capella University

Of the 7 doctoral homeland security degrees awarded at Capella University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Homeland Security doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 43% of Homeland Security doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 34%.*

*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 Capella University

The Homeland Security program at Capella University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Emergency/Disaster Management	7

Best-Paid Careers for Homeland Security Graduates

Students who finish Homeland Security program at Capella University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Homeland Security graduates, 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.