by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for other homeland security, coming in at #5 out of 21 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Homeland Security Schools | 5 of 21 |
| Best Other Homeland Security Schools in Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Other Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in other homeland security at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in other homeland security.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for other homeland security at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Other Homeland Security students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,185 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, other homeland security graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of other homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of other homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in other homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VCU awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Other Homeland Security | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Other Homeland Security | 1 |
