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2026 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Oklahoma

[Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for homeland security students.

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• Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Oklahoma

2026 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Oklahoma

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

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK

$3,779 In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,726 Avg Student Debt

$41,307 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City the best value for a degree in homeland security in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,779, while out-of-state students pay about $9,564. Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $18,726 in student loans. Early-career homeland security graduates make about $45,580. Set against $18,726 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

$7,810 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,465 Avg Student Debt

$45,379 Median Earnings (10yr)

Northeastern State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value homeland security schools. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,810, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $23,465. Early-career homeland security graduates make about $49,353. Set against $23,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.