by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how American Military University American Public University ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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American Military University American Public University is in the top 10% of the country for homeland security. In particular, it placed #44 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
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| Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Homeland Security Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Homeland Security Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, American Public University System conferred 525 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
Homeland Security graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American Military University American Public University report a median salary of $70,937 a year. This is higher than $59,701, the median for all majors at American Military University American Public University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American Military University American Public University, homeland security students borrow a median amount of $16,338 in student loans. This is lower than $24,784, the typical median for all majors at American Military University American Public University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,840 | $8,400 |
Read more about American Military University American Public University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 80% of homeland security associate’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security associate’s degree graduates at American Military University American Public University were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a associate’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at American Military University American Public University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a bachelor’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 293 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 83 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of homeland security master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security master’s degree graduates at American Military University American Public University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a master’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Here are the demographics of the homeland security majors at American Public University System.
This homeland security program at American Military University American Public University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 343 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 49 |
American Military University American Public University granted 343 completions in crisis/emergency/disaster management in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
American Military University American Public University conferred 49 completions in terrorism and counterterrorism operations in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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