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Homeland Security at American University

47 Master's Degrees
#36 Overall Quality
Homeland Security is one of the majors in the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at American University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.

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Homeland Security Degrees Available at The American University

The American University Homeland Security Rankings

The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list.

Popularity of Homeland Security at The American University

In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from The American University. This makes it the #14 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.

Salary of Homeland Security Graduates with a Master's Degree

Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $58,107 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,989.

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The American University Homeland Security Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at American University.

The American University Homeland Security Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 homeland security majors earned their master's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in homeland security.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 27
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 9

Majors Similar to Homeland Security

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 132

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