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2024 Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama

5 Colleges in Alabama
343 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$75,707 Avg Early-Career Salary
Homeland Security is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #117 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 343 degrees in homeland security during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Homeland Security School

Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama Your choice of homeland security school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Homeland Security School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Homeland Security Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Homeland Security
Master's Degrees in Homeland Security
Doctor's Degrees in Homeland Security

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Homeland Security in Alabama

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Alabama Schools in Homeland Security

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
242 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$75,707 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in homeland security has to look into Columbia Southern University. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit university located in the town of Orange Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia Southern University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 242 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the homeland security program report average early career earnings of $75,707.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
89 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

Jacksonville State University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in homeland security. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Jacksonville. This university ranks 18th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 89 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AL

Herzing University - Birmingham is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in homeland security. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #913 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Herzing University - Birmingham is a great university overall.

There were about 1 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University - Birmingham in the most recent data year.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
12.5% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Auburn University at Montgomery if you want to pursue a degree in homeland security. AUM is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Montgomery. This university ranks 36th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 8 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at AUM in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AL

Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 3 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent data year.

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Best Homeland Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 34
Florida 282 410
North Carolina 279 105
Virginia 274 107
Tennessee 269 38
South Carolina 248 46
Kentucky 244 59
Louisiana 242 27
Arkansas 234 63
West Virginia 207 824

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Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.

Homeland Security Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 267
Homeland Security 75
Other Homeland Security 1

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Majors Similar to Homeland Security

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 1,495
Fire Protection 1,052
Security Science and Technology 85
Other Homeland Security 2

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