Top National Security Policy Studies Masters degree Programs - 2023

A program that focuses on the theory and application of intelligence, diplomacy, military power, and related tools of statecraft to national defense policy formulation and power projection. Includes instruction in history, political theory, public policy analysis, civil-military relations, military and defense studies, homeland security, leadership, threat scenarios, regional and local issues, alliance and coalition issues, defense budgeting and economics, intelligence, and strategy.

Of the 291 National Security Policy Studies degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, women make up 34% percent and men make up 66% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Texas has more students being awarded a degree in National Security Policy Studies than any other state in the US? In fact, Texas granted 88 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in National Security Policy Studies is $44,200.

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See where National Security Policy Studies is the most popular major in the U.S.
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Top Colleges for National Security Policy Studies

Angelo State University, Bellevue University and The University of Texas at El Paso are three schools popular for National Security Policy Studies programs. In fact, there are 56 students at Angelo State University pursuing a Masters degree in National Security Policy Studies. Take a look at the college options in the table below.

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Careers for National Security Policy Studies Majors

The highest paying career for National Security Policy Studies majors is Political Scientists. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. A position that is in high need that a degree in National Security Policy Studies can prepare you for is Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers for National Security Policy Studies

  1. Political Scientists   (Median Wage: $122,510)
  2. Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary   (Median Wage: $81,980)

Most in Demand Careers for National Security Policy Studies

  1. Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  2. Political Scientists
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