Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University
If you are interested in studying Homeland Security, you may want to check out the program at Sam Houston State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 homeland security degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Many students take online classes at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Homeland Security Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Homeland Security program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 99 |
Earnings for Homeland Security Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State 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 | $50,908 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Homeland Security graduates at Sam Houston State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Homeland Security graduates at Sam Houston State University are 42% women (29) and 58% men (40).
Homeland Security Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Among the 30 bachelor’s homeland security degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 47% were women (14) and 53% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Homeland Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Homeland Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, above the national average of 34%.*
Homeland Security Master’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 28 master’s homeland security graduates at Sam Houston State University, 39% were women (11) and 61% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, higher 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 Sam Houston State University
This Homeland Security program at Sam Houston State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 58 |
| Emergency/Disaster Management | 8 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Homeland Security Graduates
Students who finish Homeland Security program at Sam Houston State University 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
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