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. We've also included details on how Grand Canyon University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security.
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Grand Canyon University was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for homeland security majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in homeland security. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
Homeland Security majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,503 a year. This is higher than $48,676, which is the national median for all homeland security bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Grand Canyon University was $465 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in homeland security from Grand Canyon University. About 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Grand Canyon University 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 Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Grand Canyon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 418 |
| Security Science and Technology | 76 |