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Graduate Certificates in Homeland Security

305 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in homeland security is offered at 70 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 30% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.0% of homeland security graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 305 people earned their graduate certificate in homeland security. This makes it the 52nd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in homeland security at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,049
Graduate Certificate 305
Doctor’s Degree 44

Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for homeland security majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

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 graduate certificates in homeland security. About 50.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 154
Women 151
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The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 39
White 186
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 29
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There are 70 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
47 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from American Military University. Of these students, 32% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

45 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. 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, 45 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from John Jay. About 59% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Texas A&M College Station. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#5

University at Albany

Albany, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Albany. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from UAlbany. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
14 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Benedictine University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Benedictine U. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#6

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
14 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tennessee Technological University. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Tennessee Tech University.

#8

Utica College

Utica, New York
11 Yearly Graduations

Utica College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,158 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Utica College.

11 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from UTSA. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations

The 10th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Angelo State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Angelo State.

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from GMU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from UCCS. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#12

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sam Houston State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from SHSU. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#14

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thomas Jefferson University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from U Miami. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from IUPUI. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#15

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in homeland security. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Towson. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#15

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Park University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,663 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Park University.

#19

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Louis University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from SLU.

#19

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in homeland security. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in homeland security from Missouri State.

Homeland Security Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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*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.

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