by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 1 |
| Best Homeland Security Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 250% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 79 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from GWU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security from GWU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at GWU make a median salary of $111,258. 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 75 students who graduated with a Master’s in homeland security from GWU in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 86 |
| Security Science and Technology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.