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 Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rowan is $43,002. This is less than $48,676, which is the national median of all homeland security majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rowan was $813 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $432 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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The homeland security program at Rowan awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rowan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rowan 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 Rowan Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in homeland security from Rowan in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 274 |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 |
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