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Homeland Security at Utica University

If you plan to study Homeland Security, you may want to check out the program at Utica University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Utica University is in Utica, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 101 homeland security degrees were awarded at Utica University.

Studying Online at Utica University

Many students take online classes at Utica University. Of 3,627 students, 1,548 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,024 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Homeland Security Rankings at Utica University

Rankings can help you compare Utica University’s Homeland Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 7
Best Value	New York	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 22
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#31 of 101
Best Value	Nationwide	#71 of 99

Earnings for Homeland Security Graduates from Utica University

Students who complete Utica 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
1 year	$58,756
2 years	$57,612
3 years	$69,060
4 years	$80,010
5 years	$96,260

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Homeland Security graduates from Utica University report median earnings of $80,010, compared with $72,003 for all Utica University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Homeland Security graduates from Utica University stands at $27,846.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Homeland Security graduates at Utica University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Homeland Security graduates at Utica University are 30% women (30) and 70% men (71).

Homeland Security Bachelor’s Program at Utica University

Among the 58 bachelor’s homeland security degrees awarded at Utica University, 24% were women (14) and 76% were men (44).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 21% of Homeland Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Utica University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Homeland Security Master’s Program at Utica University

Of the 43 master’s homeland security graduates at Utica University, 37% were women (16) and 63% were men (27).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	5
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	12

Minority students account for 37% of Homeland Security master’s degree recipients at Utica University, 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 Utica University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Critical Infrastructure Protection	101

Top-Paying Careers for Homeland Security Graduates

Graduates of the Homeland Security program at Utica University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.