by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for homeland security, placing at #3 out of 83 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 3 of 83 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in homeland security at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
GWU is not yet ranked for homeland security at the bachelor’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in homeland security from GWU identified as men.
The largest share of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in critical infrastructure protection in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security | 49 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Homeland Security | 3 |