by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in homeland security.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from FIU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $63,798 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all homeland security graduates with a master's is $61,989.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Florida International University.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from FIU in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 homeland security majors earned their master's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 643 |
| Security Science and Technology | 43 |
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