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, and more. In addition, we cover how UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from UCF. This makes it the #33 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
Of the 32 homeland security students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCF, about 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a master's degree in homeland security from UCF. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 637 |
| Security Science and Technology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.