by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason as a strong choice for homeland security, coming in at #4 out of 83 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 4 of 83 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in homeland security at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for homeland security at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $126,169 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, homeland security graduates take on a median debt of $21,741 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 78% of homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are Asian. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 9 |
George Mason granted 114 bachelor’s degrees in critical infrastructure protection in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (37%).
Graduate study is also available at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Homeland Security | 8 |
