Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how National University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
National University was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for homeland security majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, National University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 59 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from National University. This makes it the #12 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from National University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,714 a year. This is higher than $44,554, which is the national median for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at National University, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $23,450 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at National University.
Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from National University in 2020-2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
White | 18 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 11 |
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Master’s in homeland security from National University in 2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a master's in homeland security.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 13 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Criminal Justice & Corrections | 156 |
Security Science and Technology | 99 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.