by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in homeland security at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can earn it at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for homeland security, coming in at #48 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 48 of 102 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in homeland security at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 5 graduate certificate degrees in homeland security.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for homeland security at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in homeland security from WKU, HILLTOPPERS identified as men.
The largest share of homeland security graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 5 graduate certificate completions in crisis/emergency/disaster management in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate Degrees in Homeland Security | 13 |