by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHSU as a strong choice for homeland security, ranked #27 out of 83 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 27 of 83 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in Texas | 3 of 8 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 14 |
Here is each degree level available for homeland security at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering homeland security at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 57% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Homeland Security | 11 |