by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in homeland security at American University. You can earn it at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for homeland security, coming in at #7 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 7 of 102 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 22 |
The following degree levels are available for homeland security at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 77 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University conferred 77 master’s degrees in homeland security.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering homeland security at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of homeland security master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of homeland security master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 32 |