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Homeland Security in Texas

Homeland Security Schools in Texas

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Texas

72,270 people in the state and 1,052,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Texas

In this state, Homeland Security grads earn an average of $131,279. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,497.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 15 colleges in Texas that offer Homeland Security degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

#1

Laredo College

Laredo

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,327 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,300 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,979 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,668 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,150 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,036 after earning their degree at this institution. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,595 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,203 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,758 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,090 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,977 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 58%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,749 after earning their degree at this institution. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,538 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 58% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,636 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,627 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,315 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,550 a year.

Homeland Security Careers in TX

Some of the careers Homeland Security majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Emergency Management Directors 13% $72,305
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Special Forces Officers 5% $73,745
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 5% $75,304
Special Forces 4% $56,978
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other 3% $32,201

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Homeland Security.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminal Justice & Corrections 102,547
Fire Protection 15,202
Security Science and Technology 9,173
Other Homeland Security 1,217

View all majors related to Homeland Security

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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