Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,009 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 | 2,009 |
| Graduate Certificate | 324 |
| 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 $75,773. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,372 to a high of $83,499.
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 homeland security. About 64.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,290 |
| Women | 719 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 316 |
| White | 1,097 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 243 |
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 $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, 223 people received their master's degree in homeland security from American Military University. About 29% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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 $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 21% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at Columbia Southern University make a median salary of 75,773.
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 $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 homeland security from ASU - Skysong. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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 $24,480 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 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at Utica College make a median salary of 75,773.
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. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 75,773.
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 $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 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. About 15% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American InterContinental University - Online homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
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. About 20% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Naval Postgraduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 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 30% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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 $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 homeland security from Georgetown. About 48% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgetown University homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
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, 40% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National University homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
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 $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 homeland security from Jacksonville State University. About 45% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Jacksonville State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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 $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 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 50% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American University homeland security graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,773.
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. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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 $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 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. Of these students, 58% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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. About 19% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in homeland security at Excelsior University make a median salary of 75,773.
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, 55% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Millersville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,773.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to homeland security that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6,830 |
| Other Homeland Security | 374 |
| Fire Protection | 132 |
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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.
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