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2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 $48-$75k” 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 114 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 44 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Florida International University

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCF 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 UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Central Florida 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 $48-$75k 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 large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 246 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

American Military University also took the #1 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 2 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Northwestern State 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 $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and it awarded 6 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

NSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $20,402, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus 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 $48-$75k ranking. A-State is a fairly large school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 18 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

A-State also took 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.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Arkansas Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Russellville, Arkansas. It awarded 22 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ATU, the school also landed the #10 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 Arkansas Tech University are $12,087.

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#9

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

Auburn University at Montgomery 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 $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 7 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

AUM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University at Montgomery Homeland Security Report

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, 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 $48-$75k 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree homeland security students whose families make $48-$75k list, Embry-Riddle Worldwide has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide are $8,568, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Jacksonville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s homeland security degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Jacksonville State University, the school also landed the #5 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 Jacksonville State University are $20,200.

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#12

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Saint Leo University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Leo University, the school also landed the #6 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 Saint Leo University are $14,568.

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#13

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama

Columbia Southern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia Southern University, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University are $4,035, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. 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 $48-$75k 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 University of Louisiana are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Homeland Security at Tulane University of Louisiana

#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Nova Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 18 masters’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #3 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 NUS Florida are $22,242.

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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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