by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how American Military University ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for homeland security majors, American Military University came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American Public University System handed out 518 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 559 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 223 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from American Military University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from American Military University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,340 a year. This is higher than $48,676, which is the national median for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at American Military University paid an average of $350 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $8,400 |
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Of the 518 homeland security students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from American Military University, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at American Military University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 311 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 56 |
American Military University does not offer an online option for its homeland security bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the American Military University Online Learning page.
Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from American Military University make a median salary of $77,276 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all homeland security graduates with a master's is $75,773.
Of the 235 homeland security students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from American Military University, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at American Military University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 homeland security majors earned their associate's degree from American Military University. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at American Military University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a associate's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at American Public University System.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 959 |
| Fire Protection | 110 |
| Security Science and Technology | 57 |