2027 Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region
Homeland Security degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for homeland security students.
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Best Schools for Homeland Security in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall homeland security education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Homeland Security
No school ranked higher than George Mason University this year for homeland security. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 147 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $114,896 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,741 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 homeland security degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $85,268 in their early career. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong homeland security program will find one at Kennesaw State University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 homeland security degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $53,824 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,004.
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University Of Central Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in homeland security, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 homeland security degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $51,790 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,620 in student loans.
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Florida International University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in homeland security, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 119 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $78,638 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #6 among the best homeland security schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 21 homeland security degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Typical student debt for the program is $22,077.
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American Public University System earned the #7 position for homeland security this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. American Public University System graduates 47% of students within six years. American Public University System awarded about 817 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from American Public University System earn around $69,808 in the first couple years of their career. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $16,339 in student loans.
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Liberty University placed #8 among the best homeland security schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $45,877. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans.
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Palm Beach State College landed the #9 spot for homeland security this year. Palm Beach State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth. Palm Beach State College awarded about 32 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Palm Beach State College earn around $42,501 in the first couple years of their career. Palm Beach State College graduates carry a median of $12,518 in student loans.
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Western Kentucky University earned the #10 position for homeland security this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 15 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $44,778 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499.
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Nova Southeastern University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 12 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $70,595 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach placed #12 among the best homeland security schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 52 homeland security degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach generally make around $48,676. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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Jacksonville State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Jacksonville State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Jacksonville State University earn a median of $45,361 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,751 to complete this degree.
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Columbia Southern University came in at #14 for homeland security this year. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit institution. About 26% of students finish within six years. About 354 homeland security degrees were awarded at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $73,839 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia Southern University graduates carry a median of $32,683 in student loans.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit university. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates 23% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn a median of $48,676 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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Georgia Military College Milledgeville landed the #16 spot for homeland security this year. This large public university is located in the town of Milledgeville. Georgia Military College Milledgeville awarded about 28 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Georgia Military College Milledgeville generally make around $29,788. Georgia Military College Milledgeville graduates carry a median of $13,587 in student loans.
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St Petersburg College earned the #17 position for homeland security this year. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. St Petersburg College awarded about 14 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $48,218 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,385.
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Rowan Cabarrus Community College earned the #18 position for homeland security this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salisbury. About 12 homeland security degrees were awarded at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in the most recent year. Homeland Security graduates of Rowan Cabarrus Community College earn a median of $34,351 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,867.
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Lander University came in at #19 for homeland security this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Greenwood. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 11 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Lander University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Lander University earn around $37,548 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,064.
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Arkansas State University Main Campus earned the #20 position for homeland security this year. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 41 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $72,464 in their early career. Arkansas State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,399 in student loans.
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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #21 spot for homeland security this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates 58% of students within six years. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale awarded about 31 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn around $54,837 in the first couple years of their career. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates carry a median of $39,866 in student loans.
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Eastern Kentucky University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 66 homeland security degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $38,307. Typical student debt for the program is $28,343.
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Wayne Community College placed #23 among the best homeland security schools. Set in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Wayne Community College awarded about 31 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Wayne Community College earn around $33,116 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas Tech University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 80 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $54,236 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,355 to complete this degree.
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Campbell University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Campbell University awarded about 27 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Campbell University earn around $40,294 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.
- 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.
