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2024 Best Other Homeland Security Schools

33 Colleges in the United States
1,695 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$51,334 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, other homeland security sits in the middle of the road, ranking #214 out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 33 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Other Homeland Security Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,695 degrees in other homeland security during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Other Homeland Security School

Best Other Homeland Security Schools The other homeland security program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Other Homeland Security rankings. We derive our Best Overall Other Homeland Security School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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.

Other Homeland Security Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Other Homeland Security
Bachelor's Degrees in Other Homeland Security
Master's Degrees in Other Homeland Security
Doctor's Degrees in Other 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 Other Homeland Security Schools 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 Other Homeland Security in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of other homeland security degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Schools in Other Homeland Security

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$100,976 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat California State University - Long Beach if you wish to pursue a degree in other homeland security. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 14 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available. Other Homeland Security degree recipients from California State University - Long Beach get an earnings boost of around $49,642 above the typical earnings of other homeland security majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$46,253 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Commonwealth University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in other homeland security. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were about 112 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the other homeland security program earn about $46,253 in the first couple years of working.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Tulane University of Louisiana is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other homeland security. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the other homeland security program state that they receive average early career earnings of $37,871.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
143 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
16.1% Growth in Graduates

Eastern Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other homeland security. Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 143 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent data year. Those other homeland security students who get their degree from Eastern Kentucky University receive $21,875 more than the typical other homeland security student.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$36,710 Median Starting Salary

Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #519 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 31 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the other homeland security program make an average of $36,710 for their early career.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN

Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Capella University is a great university overall.

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

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$40,696 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 31st out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 46 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, other homeland security degree recipients usually earn an average of $40,696 at the beginning of their careers.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$60,256 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State is a very large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Those other homeland security students who get their degree from Michigan State University receive $8,922 more than the typical other homeland security grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$110,084 Median Starting Salary
$19,132 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of Aston, Neumann is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 78th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 19 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Neumann in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the other homeland security degree program at Neumann University earn $58,750 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Buzzards Bay, Maritime is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #615 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Maritime is a great school overall.

There were roughly 95 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Maritime in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the other homeland security degree program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy make $9,821 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Other Homeland Security by Region

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

Other Homeland Security Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services 1,695

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Majors Similar to Other Homeland Security

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 113,121
Fire Protection 13,766
Homeland Security 7,140
Security Science and Technology 6,888

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