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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GMU is in the top 1% of the country for homeland security students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $101,476 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $21,741 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at George Mason University.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of homeland security bachelor's degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 399 |
| Security Science and Technology | 112 |
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