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. In addition, we cover how Utica College ranks in comparison to other schools with homeland security programs.
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Utica College is in the top 10% of the country for homeland security. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 69 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 6 |
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utica College handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 129 students received their master’s degree in homeland security from Utica College. This makes it the #6 most popular school for homeland security master’s degree candidates in the country.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Utica College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,215 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Utica College, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $33,197 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the homeland security program at Utica College is $360 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Utica College paid an average of $773 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,208 | $23,208 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $870 | $870 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,080 | $13,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,933 | $1,933 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of homeland security bachelor's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utica College with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Utica College 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 Utica College Online Learning page.
Homeland Security majors graduating with a master's degree from Utica College make a median salary of $86,488 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all homeland security graduates with a master's is $75,773.
The homeland security program at Utica College awarded 88 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utica College with a master's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Utica College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 63 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 53 |