by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Capella University ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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Capella University was ranked #18 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 Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Capella University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from Capella University. This makes it the #20 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in homeland security in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at Capella University is $52,731. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,554 for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from Capella University make a median salary of $59,818 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,989.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Capella University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in homeland security from Capella University in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of homeland security master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 166 |
| Security Science and Technology | 22 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
