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 UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at UNT was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from UNT. This makes it the #44 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of homeland security students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNT is $44,969. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $48,676 for all homeland security students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNT, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $25,704 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,725.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNT paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $465 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from UNT in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
The homeland security program at UNT awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at University of North Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 296 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.