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. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in homeland security.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from SHSU. This makes it the #29 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from SHSU make a median salary of $50,908 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,989.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Sam Houston State University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in homeland security from SHSU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in homeland security from SHSU. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU 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 Sam Houston State University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1,031 |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 |
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