2027 Best Homeland Security Schools in Virginia

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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for homeland security students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Homeland Security Schools in Virginia

Best Schools for Homeland Security in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall homeland security education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Homeland Security

1

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

147 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$114,896 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University tops our 2027 ranking of the best homeland security schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 147 homeland security degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $114,896. Typical student debt for the program is $21,741. More information about a degree in homeland security from George Mason University

2

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

59 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$45,877 Median Starting Salary

Liberty University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in homeland security, ranking #2. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. Liberty University awarded about 59 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $45,877 in their early career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Get the full homeland security details for Liberty University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.