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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Eastern EKU compares to other colleges that offer homeland security.
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Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering homeland security. In particular, it placed #83 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU earn a median of $51,629 a year. This is higher than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, homeland security graduates take on a median debt of $28,343 in student loans. This is above $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Find out more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the homeland security majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This homeland security program at Eastern EKU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 21 |
Eastern EKU granted 21 degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).