2026 Best Homeland Security Schools in Virginia

Homeland Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for homeland security students.

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• Best Homeland Security Schools in Virginia

Best Schools for Homeland Security in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall homeland security education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Homeland Security

1

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

150 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$114,896 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University tops our 2026 ranking of the best homeland security schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 150 homeland security degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security degree from George Mason University earn around $114,896 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $21,741 in student loans. Read more about the homeland security program at George Mason University

2

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$45,877 Median Starting Salary

Liberty University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in homeland security, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Liberty University awarded about 46 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,414. See the full homeland security program report for Liberty University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.