2026 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in homeland security, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Homeland Security Schools
For return on investment in homeland security, no school beat University Of Alaska Fairbanks this year. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,083 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Students borrow a median of $22,722 to complete the homeland security program here. Homeland Security graduates of University Of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $50,963 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
National University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value homeland security schools. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,284 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,450 to complete the homeland security program here. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from National University generally make around $63,970. Set against $23,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Southern California is a great value for students pursuing a degree in homeland security, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $15,625. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 32 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong homeland security education at a price that pays off.
