Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,357 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 | 2,357 |
| Graduate Certificate | 371 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
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
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 66.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,568 |
| Women | 789 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 333 |
| White | 1,284 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 277 |
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. The homeland security program at American Public University System awarded 223 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 201 people received their master's degree in homeland security from SNHU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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 $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. The homeland security program at Columbia Southern University awarded 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 45% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their master's degree in homeland security from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 31% were women and 30% 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 $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. The homeland security program at Utica College awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 120 people received their master's degree in homeland security from USF Tampa. About 18% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. The homeland security program at American InterContinental University - Online awarded 114 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 61% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% 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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at GWU. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The homeland security program at Georgetown University awarded 69 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 20% 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 $15,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at National University. Of these students, 31% were women and 54% 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 $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at Jacksonville State University. About 40% of this group were women, and 13% 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 $8,912 per year. The homeland security program at Florida International University awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 master's degrees were handed out to homeland security majors at The American University. Of these students, 53% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Robert Morris University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The homeland security program at Robert Morris University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for homeland security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior College. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Excelsior College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Millersville. About 33% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in homeland security from Capella University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 homeland security that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7,135 |
| 1,553 | |
| Other Homeland Security | 416 |
| Fire Protection | 153 |
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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.