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2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
746 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 6,303 people earned their degree in homeland security, making the major the 130th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, homeland security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,439 and had an average of $30,424 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,233 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,240 and $31,056 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 746 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in homeland security. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality homeland security programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the homeland security program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 114 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 44 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Florida International University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 2 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF Homeland Security Report

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #4 spot on the list. American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 246 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, American Military University has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 2 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, GMU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University Homeland Security Report

#6

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, Tulane has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Tulane University of Louisiana

#12 in overall quality

Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

NSU also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are $20,402, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NSU Homeland Security Report

Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this fairly large public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at A-State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Homeland Security at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

#9

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Russellville, Arkansas, and it awarded 22 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

ATU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas Tech University are $12,087.

Full ATU Homeland Security Report

#10

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

Jacksonville State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Homeland Security at Jacksonville State University

#11

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 7 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

AUM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812.

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#12

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama

Columbia Southern University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 175 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia Southern University also made our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University are $4,035.

Read more about Homeland Security at Columbia Southern University

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $8,568.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

#14

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Saint Leo University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Saint Leo, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University also took the #6 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Leo University are $14,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Homeland Security at St. Leo University

#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Homeland Security at NUS Florida

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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