Below are the key facts about graduate study in homeland security at Nichols. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Nichols as a strong choice for homeland security, ranked #34 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 34 of 102 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in homeland security at Nichols, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Nichols College awarded 27 master’s degrees in homeland security.
Nichols is among the very best schools in the country for homeland security at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of homeland security master’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of homeland security master’s degree graduates at Nichols were White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nichols College with a master’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Nichols awarded 27 master’s completions in terrorism and counterterrorism operations recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
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