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, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia Southern University ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for homeland security majors, Columbia Southern University came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia Southern University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 175 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from Columbia Southern University. This makes it the #3 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at Columbia Southern University make a median salary of $75,707. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all homeland security graduates with a master's is $61,989.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia Southern University, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $32,683 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all homeland security majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Columbia Southern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of homeland security bachelor's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Of the 175 students who earned a master's degree in Homeland Security from Columbia Southern University in 2020-2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Columbia Southern University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 47 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 1,037 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 494 |
