by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,678 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,554 for all homeland security students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $28,343 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 Eastern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 homeland security majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 254 |
| Other Homeland Security | 143 |
| Fire Protection | 50 |
| Security Science and Technology | 5 |
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