by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how George Mason ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security.
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George Mason is the best school in the country for homeland security. In particular, it placed #6 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $126,169 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, homeland security graduates take on a median debt of $21,741 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 78% of homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are Asian. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of homeland security master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security master’s degree graduates at George Mason were Asian. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at George Mason University.
The homeland security program at George Mason includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 142 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 4 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 4 |
George Mason granted 142 degrees in critical infrastructure protection in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (37%).
George Mason granted 4 degrees in crisis/emergency/disaster management in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
George Mason granted 4 degrees in terrorism and counterterrorism operations in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).