Master’s Degrees in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Education Levels of Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 808 people earned their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. This earns it the #165 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in crisis/emergency/disaster management at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 808 |
Graduate Certificate | 178 |
Doctor’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management. About 61.0% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Men | 493 |
Women | 315 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of crisis/emergency/disaster management master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 20 |
Black or African American | 66 |
Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
White | 474 |
International Students | 17 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 94 |

Most Popular Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for crisis/emergency/disaster management students seekinga master's degree is Columbia Southern University. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 20% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 32% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from American Military University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Georgetown. Of these students, 48% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jacksonville State University. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Jacksonville State University. Of these students, 45% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from FIU. About 47% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Millersville. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Thomas Jefferson University. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from John Jay. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Saint Leo University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from St. Leo University. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 40% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from A-State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from UCF. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from UAF. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from ATU. About 38% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from NUS Florida. About 43% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adelphi University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Adelphi. About 18% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is New England College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from NEC.
The 19th most popular school in the country for crisis/emergency/disaster management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lander University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Lander University. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to crisis/emergency/disaster management that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Homeland Security | 923 |
Critical Infrastructure Protection | 179 |
Other Homeland Security | 50 |
Counterterrorism Operations | 49 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
More about our data sources and methodologies.