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Homeland Security at University of South Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Homeland Security, take a look at what University of South Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 homeland security graduations were recorded at University of South Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Homeland Security Rankings at University of South Florida

Use these rankings to compare University of South Florida’s Homeland Security program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 33
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 101
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 99

Earnings for Homeland Security Graduates from University of South Florida

Those who finish University of South Florida’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
1 year	$79,700
2 years	$76,460

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Homeland Security graduates at University of South Florida, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Homeland Security graduates at University of South Florida are 19% women (5) and 81% men (21).

Homeland Security Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Among the 26 master’s homeland security graduates at University of South Florida, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above 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 University of South Florida

This Homeland Security program at University of South Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Critical Infrastructure Protection	26

Best-Paid Careers for Homeland Security Graduates

Graduates of the Homeland Security program at University of South Florida go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.