Other Homeland Security
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Types of Degrees Other Homeland Security Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many other homeland security graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 534 |
Graduate Certificate | 65 |
Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Homeland Security?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other homeland security majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 58 |
Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
White | 317 |
International Students | 20 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 95 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Other Homeland Security, too. About 3.7% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Hong Kong
Master’s Degree Starting Salary
According to 2017-2018 data from the U.S. Department of Education, students who graduated with a master’s degree in other homeland security have a median salary of $61,900 during the early years of their career. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $60,200 (25th percentile) and $69,800 (75th percentile).

It’s important to note that just because the people reporting these salaries have a degree in other homeland security, it does not mean that they are working in a job related to their degree.
Online Other Homeland Security Programs
In the 2018-2019 academic year, 112 schools offered some type of other homeland security program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 39 | 4 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | 2 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 32 | 5 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 11 | 4 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 39 | 4 |
Master’s Degree | 17 | 12 |
Post-Master’s | 3 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 2 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Other Homeland Security
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other homeland security.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8,802 |
Homeland Security | 2,551 |
Fire Protection | 109 |
References
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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