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, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 91% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from FIU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIU was $619 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in homeland security from FIU. About 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at FIU make a median salary of $78,638. 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 52 homeland security students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 649 |
| Security Science and Technology | 57 |
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