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.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value homeland security schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in homeland security, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in homeland security, no school beat National American University Rapid City this year. Set in the city of Rapid City, National American University Rapid City is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,065. Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $38,264 in student loans. Early-career homeland security graduates make about $47,873. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 top 1 ranked schools only.
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