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2025 Best Homeland Security Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in Pennsylvania
309 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$63,805 Avg Early-Career Salary
Homeland Security is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #117 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Homeland Security Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 309 degrees in homeland security to qualified students.

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Associate Degrees in Homeland Security
Bachelor's Degrees in Homeland Security
Master's Degrees in Homeland Security

The homeland security school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Homeland Security Schools in Pennsylvania. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Homeland Security in Pennsylvania

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Homeland Security

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DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in homeland security needs to take a look at DeSales University. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Center Valley.More information about a degree in homeland security from DeSales University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
11.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in homeland security. SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock.

Students who graduate with their degree from the homeland security program state that they receive average early career wages of $31,685.

More information about a degree in homeland security from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Best Homeland Security Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Homeland Security Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 699
Maryland 279 13
New Jersey 273 250
District of Columbia 188 197
Delaware 175 34

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One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Homeland Security has other similar majors worth exploring.

Homeland Security Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Homeland Security 222
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 76
Critical Infrastructure Protection 10
Terrorism & Counterterrorism Operations 1

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Majors Similar to Homeland Security

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 3,431
Security Science and Technology 452
Other Homeland Security 109
Fire Protection 49

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