2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in New Jersey
[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 5 schools to find the best return on investment for homeland security students.
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2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in New Jersey
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Homeland Security Schools
Leading the list is Middlesex County College, our #1 best value for homeland security in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,764 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $9,514 in student loans. Homeland Security graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Set against $9,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in homeland security, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $24,770. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus generally make around $54,505. Set against $24,770 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes New Jersey City University one of the best values for homeland security. Located in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,460. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $14,562. Homeland Security graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of $39,624 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,562 median debt. New Jersey City University admits about 98% of applicants.
Rowan University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value homeland security schools. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $43,002. Set against $24,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in homeland security will find it at Monmouth University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,552. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $26,847. Homeland Security graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of $49,709 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,847 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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).
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