by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of homeland security. Combined, these schools handed out 709 bachelor's degrees in homeland security to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of homeland security for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality homeland security program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for homeland security students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in homeland security.
It is difficult to beat Robert Morris University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Robert Morris University
George Washington University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from George Washington University
It's hard to beat Rowan University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Rowan is a large public university located in the suburb of Glassboro.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Rowan University
DeSales University is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in homeland security. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Center Valley.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from DeSales University
It's difficult to beat University at Albany if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in homeland security. UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Albany.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the homeland security program report average early career income of $32,193.
More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from University at Albany
Excelsior University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Albany.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Excelsior University
Located in the city of Utica, Utica College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the homeland security program at Utica College make $8,965 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Utica College
Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Soon after graduating, homeland security bachelor's recipients typically make around $40,252 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from New Jersey City University
Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Long Branch.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Monmouth University
Millersville is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Millersville.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Explore the best homeland security colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 447 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 120 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 140 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 2 |
One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Homeland Security has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 381 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 183 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 88 |
| Other Homeland Security | 57 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 9,094 |
| Security Science and Technology | 909 |
| Fire Protection | 51 |
| Other Homeland Security | 42 |
