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. We've also included details on how Union ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for homeland security majors, Union came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Union Institute & University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at Union is $165,273. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,676 for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Union was $395 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,880 | $13,880 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 | $1,216 |
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Of the 62 homeland security students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Union, about 92% were men and 8% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union Institute & University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Union 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 Union Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Union Institute & University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 159 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.