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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for homeland security majors, GMU came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,956 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,676 for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 homeland security majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at GMU make a median salary of $138,835. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all homeland security graduates with a master's is $75,773.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in homeland security from GMU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 362 |
| Security Science and Technology | 110 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.