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#1 #1 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#2 #2 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ At American InterContinental University System, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, and Criminal Justice and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#4 #4 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Waldorf University Forest City, IA At Waldorf University, the most popular majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Waldorf University grants 118 degrees annually to Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#5 #5 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Laredo College Laredo, TX At Laredo College, only two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#6 #6 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA At Georgia Military College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Logistics, Materials, and and Supply Chain Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Central Texas College Killeen, TX Annually, Central Texas College grants around 600 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA At the University of Management and Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ At Brookdale Community College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Brookdale Community College awards 266 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#10 #10 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Middlesex College Edison, NJ Each year, Middlesex College awards about 419 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ At Arizona Western College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Social Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Arizona Western College awards 528 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#12 #12 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 222 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 234 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Trident Technical College Charleston, SC At Trident Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA Every year, Coastline Community College grants about 254 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 290 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 323 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Annually, the College of DuPage grants about 626 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Every year, Jefferson Community College awards about 69 degrees to those studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY At Jamestown Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD At the College of Southern Maryland, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL At William Rainey Harper College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY At SUNY Broome Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, SUNY Broome Community College grants 111 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
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About Homeland Security

A program focusing on security policy, planning and operations dedicated to the protection of U.S. territory, assets, infrastructure, institutions and citizens from external threats. Includes instruction in national security policy, government relations, intelligence, law enforcement, security technology, communications and information technology, homeland security planning and operations, disaster planning and applications to specific threat scenarios.

Students who are interested in Homeland Security can study up to a Post masters certificate. Right now, 2,362 students are granted some level of degree in Homeland Security around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Homeland Security in the state of Texas than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security is $41,340.

Popularity of Homeland Security Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Homeland Security majors is Managers, All Other. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Homeland Security can prepare you for is Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Homeland Security majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Homeland Security majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

187

Female Students

82 (43%)

Male Students

105 (56%)

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