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Homeland Security at Columbia College

18 Bachelor's Degrees
#83 Overall Quality
$56,728 Bachelor's Salary
Homeland Security is one of the majors in the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at Columbia College.

We'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. Also, learn how Columbia College South Carolina ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.

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Homeland Security Degrees Available at Columbia College South Carolina

Columbia College South Carolina Homeland Security Rankings

The bachelor's program at Columbia College South Carolina was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Homeland Security Graduates 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security 35
Highest Paid Homeland Security Graduates 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $75-$110k) 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income Over $110k) 44
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (With Aid) 45
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $0-$30k) 47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $48-$75k) 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $30-$48k) 51
Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools 52
Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 55
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security 66
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $75-$110k) 80
Best Homeland Security Schools 83
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (Income Over $110k) 88
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (With Aid) 89
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $0-$30k) 93
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $48-$75k) 96
Best Homeland Security Colleges for Veterans 97
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $30-$48k) 102

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Homeland Security Graduates from Columbia College South Carolina Make?

$56,728 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Homeland Security Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia College South Carolina go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,728 a year. This is higher than $44,554, which is the national median for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Homeland Security Graduates from Columbia College South Carolina Have?

$27,855 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Homeland Security Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia College South Carolina, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $27,855 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all homeland security majors across the country.

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Homeland Security Student Diversity at Columbia College South Carolina

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Columbia College.

Columbia College South Carolina Homeland Security Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 78% of homeland security bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia College South Carolina are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor's in homeland security.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Majors Similar to Homeland Security

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 63
Fire Protection 2

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