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 Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $38,307. This is less than $48,676, which is the national median of all homeland security majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security from Eastern. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 249 |
| Other Homeland Security | 118 |
| Fire Protection | 64 |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 |
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