by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bethel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at Bethel was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bethel University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bethel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,275 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 Bethel paid an average of $403 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,870 | $16,870 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,537 | $10,537 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in homeland security from Bethel. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethel University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Bethel homeland security bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bethel Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Bethel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 147 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.