Homeland Security at Nichols College
If you plan to study Homeland Security, you may want to check out the program at Nichols College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nichols College is in Dudley, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 homeland security graduations were recorded at Nichols College.
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Studying Online at Nichols College
Online coursework is an option at Nichols College. Among 1,392 students, 305 (22%) studied exclusively online and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Homeland Security Rankings at Nichols College
Rankings can help you compare Nichols College’s Homeland Security program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 99 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Homeland Security graduates at Nichols College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Homeland Security graduates at Nichols College are 37% women (10) and 63% men (17).
Homeland Security Master’s Program at Nichols College
Among the 27 master’s homeland security degrees awarded at Nichols College, 37% were women (10) and 63% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at Nichols College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at Nichols College, 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 Nichols College
This Homeland Security program at Nichols College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counterterrorism Operations | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Homeland Security Graduates
Graduates of the Homeland Security program at Nichols College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.