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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at SRU is $31,685. 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 SRU was $482 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security from SRU. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 28 |
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