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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how National University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at National University was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, National University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from National University. This makes it the #12 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from National University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,963 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 National University was $370 per credit hour 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 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
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Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from National University in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at National University 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 National University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the National University 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 National University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at National University make a median salary of $63,976. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $75,773.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 homeland security majors earned their master's degree from National University. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 National University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 150 |
| Security Science and Technology | 127 |
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