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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $48-$75k)

20 Ranked Colleges
715 Degrees Awarded
$17,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Homeland Security is the 265th most popular major in the country with 2,511 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 715 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in homeland security. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent homeland security programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the homeland security program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $48-$75k)

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 120 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

American Military University also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American Public University System are $7,050.

Read full report on Homeland Security at American Public University System

#2

Medaille College

Buffalo, New York

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Medaille College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $48-$75k list, Medaille has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Medaille are $21,696.

Full Medaille Homeland Security Report

#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. UTEP is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 9 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #18 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTEP Homeland Security Report

#4

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aurora University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Aurora, Illinois, and it awarded 4 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

Aurora did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Aurora are $13,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Aurora University Homeland Security Report

#5

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Angelo State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Angelo State is located in San Angelo, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

Angelo State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Angelo State University

#6

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Wilmington University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New Castle, Delaware, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 48 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

Wilmington University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wilmington University are $8,834, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wilmington University Homeland Security Report

#7

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $48-$75k list, SHSU has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Homeland Security at SHSU

#17 in overall quality

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. FDU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Teaneck, New Jersey. It awarded 18 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

FDU also took the #17 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FDU are $10,656.

Read full report on Homeland Security at FDU

#6 in overall quality

American InterContinental University - Online came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. American InterContinental University - Online is a fairly large school located in Schaumburg, Illinois that handed out 46 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

AIU Online also took the #6 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AIU Online are $12,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Homeland Security at AIU Online

#20 in overall quality

Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. NSU is a public institution located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NSU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are $20,402, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Homeland Security at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

#11

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#21 in overall quality

Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

AUM also took the #21 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Homeland Security at AUM

#9 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide also took the #9 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide are $8,568.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Embry-Riddle Worldwide

#13

National University

La Jolla, California
#5 in overall quality

National University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 41 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

National University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at National University are $15,480, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Homeland Security at National University

#14

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Endicott College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Endicott College is located in Beverly, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Endicott, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Endicott College are $12,666.

Read more about Homeland Security at Endicott College

#15

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#8 in overall quality

American University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $48-$75k list, The American University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524.

Read full report on Homeland Security at The American University

#16

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Rider University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

Rider not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rider University are $20,958.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Rider University

#19 in overall quality

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $14,413, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Homeland Security at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs

#18

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Homeland Security at NUS Florida

#19

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
#10 in overall quality

Monmouth University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Monmouth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Monmouth are $28,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Homeland Security at Monmouth

#20

Pace University - New York

New York, New York

Pace University - New York ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Pace University - New York is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pace University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pace University are $33,356, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Pace University

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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