by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in homeland security at GWU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for homeland security, placing at #5 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 5 of 102 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in homeland security at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 49 master’s degrees in homeland security.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for homeland security at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of homeland security master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of homeland security master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GWU granted 49 master’s degrees in critical infrastructure protection in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in homeland security.
GWU has not been ranked for homeland security at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of homeland security graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security graduate certificate degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a graduate certificate in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU granted 3 graduate certificate completions in crisis/emergency/disaster management recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at GWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Homeland Security | 4 |