2027 Best Homeland Security Schools in New Mexico

Homeland Security degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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 New Mexico

Best Schools for Homeland Security in New Mexico

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

Top Schools in Homeland Security

1

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$34,751 Median Starting Salary

Central New Mexico Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in homeland security. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 40 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in homeland security from Central New Mexico Community College

2

New Mexico State University Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$39,399 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes New Mexico State University Dona Ana one of the top schools for homeland security. New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Las Cruces. About 19 homeland security degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Dona Ana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from New Mexico State University Dona Ana generally make around $39,399. New Mexico State University Dona Ana graduates carry a median of $10,284 in student loans. More information about a degree in homeland security from New Mexico State University Dona Ana

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 · 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.