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2026 Best Homeland Security Schools in Alabama

2 Colleges in the United States
362 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded
$54,483 Avg Early-Career Salary

Homeland Security degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best homeland security schools.

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Best Schools for Homeland Security in Alabama

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Homeland Security

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No school ranked higher than Jacksonville State University this year for homeland security. Jacksonville State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Jacksonville State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Jacksonville State University awarded about 58 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $45,361 in their early career. Jacksonville State University graduates carry a median of $24,751 in student loans. Get the full homeland security details for Jacksonville State University

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A rank of #2 makes Columbia Southern University one of the top schools for homeland security. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit institution. Columbia Southern University graduates 26% of students within six years. About 292 homeland security degrees were awarded at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $73,839 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,683. Get the full homeland security details for Columbia Southern University

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A rank of #3 makes Auburn University At Montgomery one of the top schools for homeland security. Set in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. About 12 homeland security degrees were awarded at Auburn University At Montgomery in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security program make about $44,249 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,746 to complete this degree. Read more about the homeland security program at Auburn University At Montgomery

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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