Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,789 people earned their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This makes it the 14th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 11,789 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,584 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 302 |
Earnings of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting is $48,907. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,681 to a high of $58,787.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting is $36,359. 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, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,750.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,343 |
| Women | 6,446 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 361 |
| Black or African American | 2,267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,803 |
| White | 5,722 |
| International Students | 376 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,260 |
Most Popular Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 406 colleges that offer a master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Liberty University. Of these students, 54% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from SNHU. Of these students, 64% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. 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, 371 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from American Military University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. 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, 311 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from ASU - Skysong. About 47% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from John Jay. About 55% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Haven. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of New Haven. About 64% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia Southern University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. 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, 228 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Columbia Southern University. About 28% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Leo University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,436 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from St. Leo University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of San Diego is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from USD. About 25% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 74% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Penn State University Park. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting 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, 171 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Utica College. About 40% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Kentucky University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Eastern. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
National University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. 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, 153 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from National University. About 66% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sam Houston State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from SHSU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. 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, 138 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from USF Tampa. Of these students, 37% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. 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, 134 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Capella University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Excelsior University. About 18% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 7,387 | |
| 2,049 | |
| 1,771 | |
| 435 | |
| 147 |
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, law enforcement & firefighting that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 12,133 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Barry Bahler under License
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.