by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from NJCU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NJCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,252 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,554 for all homeland security students.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at NJCU make a median salary of $53,511. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,989.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJCU, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $14,562 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 New Jersey City University.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in homeland security from NJCU in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 homeland security majors earned their master's degree from NJCU. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 114 |
| Fire Protection | 25 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
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