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2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Missouri

[Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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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• Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Missouri

2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in Missouri

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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University Of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

$10,050 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,304 Avg Student Debt

$49,560 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in homeland security, no school beat University Of Central Missouri this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete the homeland security program here. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $45,496. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Park University
Parkville, MO

$12,116 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,112 Avg Student Debt

$56,309 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Park University one of the best values for homeland security. Set in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,116. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $22,112. Homeland Security graduates of Park University earn a median of $52,616 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.