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2025 Best Other Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the Southeast Region
796 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$57,591 Avg Early-Career Salary
Other Homeland Security is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #214 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for other homeland security students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 796 degrees in other homeland security annually.

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Choosing a Great Other Homeland Security School

Best Other Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region The other homeland security program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Other Homeland Security rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for other homeland security schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Other Homeland Security Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Homeland Security Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Other Homeland Security in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the other homeland security degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Other Homeland Security

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
9.7% Growth in Graduates

Virginia Commonwealth University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in other homeland security. VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were about 124 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the other homeland security program earn an average of $45,696 for their early career.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$73,507 Median Starting Salary

Eastern Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other homeland security. Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 39 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 118 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent data year. Other Homeland Security degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University receive an earnings boost of approximately $15,916 above the average income of other homeland security graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$48,953 Median Starting Salary

Tulane University of Louisiana is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in other homeland security. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were approximately 47 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, other homeland security degree recipients typically make an average of $48,953 at the beginning of their careers.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
161 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
0.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in other homeland security needs to take a look at Miami Dade College. MDC is a very large public college located in the city of Miami. A Best Colleges rank of #355 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MDC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 161 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, other homeland security degree recipients generally earn around $43,666 at the beginning of their careers.

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

SPC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of St. Petersburg. This college ranks 23rd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 90 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at SPC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the other homeland security program make an average of $49,271 in their early career salary.

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Located in the city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.More information about a degree in other homeland security from Catawba Valley Community College

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$50,091 Median Starting Salary

FSCJ is a very large public college located in the large city of Jacksonville. A Best Colleges rank of #360 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FSCJ is a great college overall.

There were approximately 42 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the other homeland security program make an average of $50,091 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,873 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FSW is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #428 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FSW is a great college overall.

There were about 22 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at FSW in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the other homeland security program earn an average of $48,873 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in other homeland security from Florida SouthWestern State College

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Other Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$37,561 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 56 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the other homeland security program make an average of $37,561 in the first couple years of working.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,751 Median Starting Salary
$20,060 Median Student Debt

Savannah State University is a small public university located in the city of Savannah. This university ranks 63rd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 14 other homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Savannah State University in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the other homeland security program earn about $37,751 in their early career salary.

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Best Other Homeland Security Colleges by State

Explore the best other homeland security schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 25
Florida 282 406
North Carolina 279 3
Virginia 274 110
South Carolina 248 0
Kentucky 244 143
Louisiana 242 76
Mississippi 234 3
Alabama 233 2

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Other Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.

Other Homeland Security Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services 796

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 29,726
Fire Protection 4,026
Security Science and Technology 2,361
Homeland Security 2,308

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