by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how ATU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from ATU. This makes it the #41 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at ATU is $43,090. This is less than $48,676, which is the national median of all homeland security majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ATU was $500 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
Learn more about ATU tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in homeland security from ATU in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ATU 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 ATU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at ATU make a median salary of $65,382. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $75,773.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Homeland Security from ATU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 99 |
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