Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security
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Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,049 people earned their master's degree in homeland security. This makes it the 64th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security is $61,989. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $56,958 and the high is $68,628.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security is $36,630. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,960 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,931.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in homeland security. About 64.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,324 |
| Women | 725 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 312 |
| White | 1,113 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 237 |
Most Popular Homeland Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in homeland security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 223 people received their master's degree in homeland security from American Military University. Of these students, 27% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Southern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. About 19% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in homeland security from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 39% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utica College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. 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, 129 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Utica College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in homeland security from USF Tampa. Of these students, 28% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is American InterContinental University - Online. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,762 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in homeland security from AIU Online. Of these students, 20% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in homeland security from GWU. About 27% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Georgetown. About 42% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in homeland security from National University. Of these students, 48% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jacksonville State University. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Jacksonville State University. About 54% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in homeland security from The American University. About 53% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 homeland security from FIU. About 48% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Excelsior University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Excelsior University. Of these students, 28% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 homeland security from Millersville. Of these students, 32% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Capella University. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 7,387 | |
| 831 | |
| 274 | |
| 48 | |
| 37 |
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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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