2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Kentucky
[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 2 schools to find the best return on investment for homeland security students.
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2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Kentucky
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in homeland security, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Homeland Security Schools
Leading the list is Western Kentucky University, our #1 best value for homeland security in Kentucky. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete the homeland security program here. Homeland Security graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $44,778 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,499 median debt. Western Kentucky University admits about 94% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Kentucky University earned it the #2 place for homeland security. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $28,343 in student loans. Homeland Security graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $38,307 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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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 · 2 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).
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