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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
746 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 6,303 people earned their degree in homeland security, making the major the 130th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, homeland security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,439 and had an average of $30,424 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,233 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,240 and $31,056 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 746 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in homeland security. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality homeland security programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the homeland security program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 114 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read full report on Homeland Security at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 44 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Homeland Security Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 2 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Read more about Homeland Security at University of Central Florida

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #4 spot on the list. American Public University System is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 246 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

American Military University also took the #1 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Public University System are $7,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full American Public University System Homeland Security Report

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 2 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University Homeland Security Report

#6

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tulane Homeland Security Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and it awarded 6 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

NSU also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $20,402, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northwestern State University of Louisiana Homeland Security Report

Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. A-State is a fairly large public school situated in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It awarded 18 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

A-State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arkansas State University - Main Campus Homeland Security Report

#9

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, this fairly large public school handed out 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

ATU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ATU are $12,087.

Read more about Homeland Security at ATU

#10

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

AUM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University at Montgomery are $17,812, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Homeland Security at AUM

#11

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jacksonville, Alabama. It awarded 41 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

Jacksonville State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Jacksonville State University Homeland Security Report

#4 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 17 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $8,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Homeland Security Report

#13

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama

Columbia Southern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 175 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $30-$48k list, Columbia Southern University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University are $4,035, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Columbia Southern University

#14

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Saint Leo University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Leo, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Leo University are $14,568, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Homeland Security at St. Leo University

#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k 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 18 students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida also took the #3 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NUS Florida Homeland Security Report

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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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