Homeland Security Graduate Certificates
There are 261 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Homeland Security. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of Homeland Security graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,323 people earned theirHomeland Security majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Homeland Security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 90 |
| Associate’s Degree | 438 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,638 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,040 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
Earnings of Homeland Security Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Homeland Security of $65,332 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,896 |
| 4 years | $65,332 |
| 5 years | $74,471 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Homeland Security majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Homeland Security. About 56.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 158 |
| Women | 124 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Homeland Security graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 57.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 13.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 16 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 352 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Homeland Security. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 906 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 274 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American InterContinental University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Laredo College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 129 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 105 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 101 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utica University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Homeland Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Homeland Security. This school awarded 98 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 78 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 77 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Homeland Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in Homeland Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Texas College is a popular choice for Homeland Security majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 68 graduate certificates in Homeland Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Homeland Security Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2,871 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 2,513 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 545 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 213 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 181 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Homeland Security that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 102,547 |
| Fire Protection | 15,202 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9,173 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1,217 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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