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. In addition, we cover how Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $42,266. 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 Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 homeland security majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwest. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
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