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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from UAF. This makes it the #38 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAF is $44,057. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,554 for all homeland security students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAF, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $22,722 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security from UAF. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 homeland security majors earned their master's degree from UAF. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 46 |
| Fire Protection | 14 |
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