by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for homeland security students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,240 bachelor's degrees in homeland security during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The homeland security bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for homeland security students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for homeland security students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat American Public University System if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from American Public University System
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in homeland security needs to take a look at Columbia Southern University. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Columbia Southern University
Waldorf University is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Located in the remote town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Waldorf University
National American University - Rapid City is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in homeland security. National American University - Rapid City is a small private for-profit university located in the city of Rapid City.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from National American University - Rapid City
Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from National University
Located in the rural area of Center Valley, DeSales is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from DeSales University
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Located in the rural area of Chandler, AIU Online is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from American InterContinental University - Online
Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from University at Albany
Eastern is a large public university located in the distant town of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Eastern Kentucky University
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Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 1,204 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 296 |
| Other Homeland Security | 75 |
| Terrorism & Counterterrorism Operations | 18 |
