2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k
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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 7,140 people earned their degree in homeland security, making the major the 117th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, homeland security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,213 and had an average of $28,747 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 2,413 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,137 and $29,500 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 39 colleges that offer 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region
Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security degrees to 120 students in 2020-2021.
USF Tampa also made our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Florida - Main Campus is $4,176 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Homeland Security at University of South Florida - Main Campus
Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Clearwater, Florida, this large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security students in 2020-2021.
SPC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend St Petersburg College is $676 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Full SPC Homeland Security Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indian River State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, Indian River State College has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Indian River State College is $2,686 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Full Indian River State College Homeland Security Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 16 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
FSCJ also took the #20 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Florida State College at Jacksonville is $1,144 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read full report on Homeland Security at Florida State College at Jacksonville
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, this large private for-profit school awarded 897 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security students in 2020-2021.
American Military University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for American Public University System is $9,660 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Homeland Security at American Public University System
University of Central Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 32 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $4,468 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UCF.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UCF Homeland Security Report
With a ranking of #7, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $2,041 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend ECSU.
Read more about Homeland Security at ECSU
Central Georgia Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. CGTC is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for CGTC is $1,458 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read full report on Homeland Security at CGTC
Florida International University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 58 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $3,196 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend FIU.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full FIU Homeland Security Report
With a ranking of #10, Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Forsyth Tech is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Forsyth Tech is $4,731 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Homeland Security at Forsyth Technical Community College
Guilford Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Guilford Technical Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, Guilford Technical Community College has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Guilford Technical Community College is $10,003 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Full Guilford Technical Community College Homeland Security Report
George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 ’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,781 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend George Mason University.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Homeland Security at George Mason University
Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 36 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $2,883 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Read full report on Homeland Security at FTCC
Georgia Military College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and it awarded 21 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, Georgia Military College has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Georgia Military College is $9,716 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Homeland Security at Georgia Military College
Northwest Florida State College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. NWFSC is a small school located in Niceville, Florida that handed out 3 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Northwest Florida State College is $3,079 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Homeland Security at NWFSC
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Eastern is located in Richmond, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 ’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.
Eastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Eastern is $11,333 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Homeland Security at Eastern Kentucky University
Jacksonville State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Jacksonville State University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Jacksonville State University is $14,738 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Homeland Security at Jacksonville State University
Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Arkansas Tech University is a medium-sized school located in Russellville, Arkansas that handed out 43 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Arkansas Tech University is $10,455 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read full report on Homeland Security at Arkansas Tech University
With a ranking of #19, Cape Fear Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cape Fear Community College is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for CFCC is $8,975 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read full report on Homeland Security at Cape Fear Community College
Bethel University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Bethel is a small private not-for-profit school situated in McKenzie, Tennessee. It awarded 36 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
Bethel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $14,708 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Bethel.
Read full report on Homeland Security at Bethel
Columbia Southern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 242 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Columbia Southern University is $10,318 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Homeland Security at Columbia Southern University
Nash Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nash Community College is a small public school situated in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It awarded 1 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $5,142 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Nash Community College.
Full Nash Community College Homeland Security Report
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s homeland security degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide also took the #10 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $18,710 for southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Embry-Riddle Worldwide.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Homeland Security at Embry-Riddle Worldwide
Columbia College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Columbia College South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 18 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia College South Carolina, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $18,657 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Columbia College South Carolina.
Read full report on Homeland Security at Columbia College South Carolina
Saint Leo University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Leo, Florida, and it awarded 15 ’s homeland security degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region homeland security students whose families make $0-$30k list, St. Leo University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend St. Leo University is $17,060 for Southeast Region Homeland Security students whose families make $0-$30k.
Full St. Leo University Homeland Security Report
