by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for homeland security students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.
Lake Superior State University earned the #1 spot for value among homeland security schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,890. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $21,875. Homeland Security graduates of Lake Superior State University earn a median of $42,663 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,875 median debt.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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