by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Grand Canyon University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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Grand Canyon University was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for homeland security majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,625 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,554 for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $28,787 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 Grand Canyon University.
Of the 175 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from Grand Canyon University in 2020-2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 419 |
| Security Science and Technology | 39 |
