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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, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Waldorf University Forest City, IA At Waldorf University, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Psychology, and General. In fact, Waldorf University grants 117 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#4 #4 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 120 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,458
#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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#6 #6 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 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 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Central Texas College Killeen, TX Annually, Central Texas College grants around 775 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 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 13 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 407 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Arizona Western College awards 565 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. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Every year, Jefferson Community College awards about 54 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, SUNY Broome Community College grants 95 degrees every year to General Studies majors....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. 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 288 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1661 degrees to those 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
#17 #17 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA Every year, Coastline Community College grants about 275 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 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 679 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....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. Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY At Jamestown Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 221 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 289 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA At Citrus College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 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 1 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Homeland Security in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 321 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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, 2,273 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

199

Female Students

69 (34%)

Male Students

130 (65%)

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