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. We've also included details on how West Texas A&M University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at West Texas A&M University was $549 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security from West Texas A&M University. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 87% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the West Texas A&M University 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 West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 45 |
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