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Homeland Security in Virginia

Homeland Security Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Virginia

30,260 people in the state and 1,052,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Homeland Security grads earn an average of $147,251. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,497.

Homeland Security Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer Homeland Security degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $69,216 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $9,450 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Homeland Security Careers in VA

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

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View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

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