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2027 Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southwest Region

18 Colleges in the United States
1,140 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$49,575 Avg Early-Career Salary

Homeland Security is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for homeland security students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Homeland Security in the Southwest Region

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

Top Schools in Homeland Security

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No school ranked higher than Texas A And M University College Station this year for homeland security. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $66,287 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Texas one of the top schools for homeland security. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 47 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $44,969 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,293 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security program report for University Of North Texas

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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 118 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $60,820. Students borrow a median of $20,843 to complete this degree. Read more about the homeland security program at Arizona State University Skysong

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West Texas A And M University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333. Read more about the homeland security program at West Texas A And M University

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Students looking for a strong homeland security program will find one at Laredo Community College, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the city of Laredo. There were roughly 155 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Laredo Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Laredo Community College generally make around $41,354. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security program report for Laredo Community College

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Sam Houston State University came in at #6 for homeland security this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 64 homeland security degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Sam Houston State University earn around $61,091 in the first couple years of their career. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. More information about a degree in homeland security from Sam Houston State University

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Arizona State University came in at #7 for homeland security this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Arizona State University earn around $60,820 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $20,843 in student loans. See the full homeland security program report for Arizona State University

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Central Texas College landed the #8 spot for homeland security this year. Set in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public institution. About 103 homeland security degrees were awarded at Central Texas College in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $53,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security program report for Central Texas College

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Rio Salado College earned the #9 position for homeland security this year. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. About 20 homeland security degrees were awarded at Rio Salado College in the most recent year. Homeland Security graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of $48,564 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,679 to complete this degree. Get the full homeland security details for Rio Salado College

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Grand Canyon University came in at #10 for homeland security this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 202 homeland security degrees were awarded at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $68,503 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,787 to complete this degree. Read more about the homeland security program at Grand Canyon University

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Northeastern State University came in at #11 for homeland security this year. Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Northeastern State University awarded about 22 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $49,353 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,465. More information about a degree in homeland security from Northeastern State University

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The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #12 for homeland security this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $46,404 in their early career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Get the full homeland security details for The University Of Texas Pan American

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Lone Star College System crest
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System earned the #13 position for homeland security this year. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. There were roughly 54 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Lone Star College System earn around $39,954 in the first couple years of their career. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. More information about a degree in homeland security from Lone Star College System

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Arizona Western College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. About 10 homeland security degrees were awarded at Arizona Western College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895. Read more about the homeland security program at Arizona Western College

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Central New Mexico Community College came in at #15 for homeland security this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 40 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $34,751 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete this degree. Read more about the homeland security program at Central New Mexico Community College

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New Mexico State University Dona Ana placed #16 among the best homeland security schools. Located in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public university. About 19 homeland security degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Dona Ana in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $39,399 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,284 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security program report for New Mexico State University Dona Ana

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. There were roughly 11 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $45,580 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,726. More information about a degree in homeland security from Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

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American Intercontinental University Online landed the #18 spot for homeland security this year. Set in the city of Chandler, American Intercontinental University Online is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 6%. About 176 homeland security degrees were awarded at American Intercontinental University Online in the most recent year. Homeland Security graduates of American Intercontinental University Online earn a median of $43,008 early in their careers. American Intercontinental University Online graduates carry a median of $39,107 in student loans. Get the full homeland security details for American Intercontinental University Online

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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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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