by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from NJCU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJCU is $39,624. This is less than $48,676, which is the national median of all homeland security majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NJCU paid an average of $823 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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The homeland security program at NJCU awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NJCU 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 NJCU Online Learning page.
The homeland security program at NJCU awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 New Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 109 |
| Fire Protection | 20 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.