by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia College South Carolina ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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The homeland security major at Columbia College South Carolina is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Homeland Security. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia College South Carolina go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,338 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,676 for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia College South Carolina paid an average of $420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,980 | $15,980 |
| Fees | $765 | $765 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,550 | $8,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,940 | $4,940 |
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Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in homeland security from Columbia College South Carolina in 2022, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia College South Carolina are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Columbia College South Carolina does not offer an online option for its homeland security bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia College South Carolina Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Columbia College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 50 |
| Fire Protection | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.