by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of homeland security. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,177 bachelor's degrees in homeland security during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The homeland security bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for homeland security students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for homeland security students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
George Mason University is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in homeland security. GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Those homeland security students who get their bachelor's degree from George Mason University receive $33,219 more than the standard homeland security graduate.
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It's hard to beat American Public University System if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in homeland security. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.
Those homeland security students who get their bachelor's degree from American Public University System make $4,603 more than the typical homeland security student.
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Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in homeland security has to take a look at Columbia Southern University. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.
Homeland Security bachelor's degree recipients from Columbia Southern University earn a boost of around $4,576 above the average income of homeland security graduates.
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University of Central Florida is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in homeland security. UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from University of Central Florida
Eastern is a fairly large public university located in the town of Richmond.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the homeland security program state that they receive average early career wages of $38,307.
More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Eastern Kentucky University
Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Barry University
FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Florida International University
Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Daytona Beach.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the homeland security program earn around $48,676 in their early career salary.
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Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Jacksonville State University
Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the homeland security program make about $48,676 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona BeachExplore the best homeland security schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 151 |
| Georgia | 224 | 12 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 38 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 44 |
| Virginia | 213 | 92 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 32 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 59 |
| Alabama | 184 | 107 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 39 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 559 |
Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 643 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 392 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 139 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 12,702 |
| Security Science and Technology | 1,043 |
| Fire Protection | 842 |
| Other Homeland Security | 482 |