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#1

#1 Best College for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations in the U.S.

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

At Nichols College, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Nichols College grants 48 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

960–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$54,184

#2

#2 Best College for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations in the U.S.

National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD

At National American University-Rapid City, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#3

#3 Best College for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations in the U.S.

Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#4

#4 Best College for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations in the U.S.

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 414 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,638

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About Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations

A program focusing on the study of terrorism as a global and national threat and the methods for analyzing and countering it. Includes instruction in psychology, cultural studies, terrorist history and organization, terrorist capabilities, terrorist finance and international money-laundering, threat assessment, intelligence operations, incident command systems, border security, emergency response, joint operations, surveillance and communications systems, cyberterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorist operations, and applications to specific terrorist organizations and threats.

Of the 49 Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 73% percent of whom are men and the other 27% percent are women. Did you know that Massachusetts has more students graduating with a degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations than any other state in the US? In fact, Massachusetts awarded 20 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations is $41,340.

Popularity of Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations majors include Managers, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives and Emergency Management Directors. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other and First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
49
Female Students
13 (26%)
Male Students
36 (73%)

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