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, and more. We've also included details on how NEC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The homeland security major at NEC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Homeland Security. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New England College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from NEC. This makes it the #44 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NEC was $1,924 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,714 | $25,714 |
| Fees | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,014 | $17,014 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about NEC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of homeland security bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NEC 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 NEC Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in homeland security from NEC in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NEC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at New England College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 176 |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.