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, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 767% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from SHSU. This makes it the #29 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in homeland security from SHSU. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's homeland security program at SHSU make a median salary of $61,091. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $75,773.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in homeland security from SHSU. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 983 |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 |
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