Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SHSU compares to other colleges that offer homeland security.
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SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering homeland security. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 51 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Find out more about SHSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 53% of homeland security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of homeland security master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of homeland security master’s degree graduates at SHSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security majors at Sam Houston State University.
The homeland security program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 8 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
SHSU conferred 8 completions in crisis/emergency/disaster management recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
SHSU awarded 3 completions in critical infrastructure protection recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%). Some of these were earned through distance education.