Best Schools for Homeland Security in 2026
29 schools ranked by DegreeWorth Score · Updated 2026
These are the top schools offering Homeland Security, ranked by DegreeWorth Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Homeland Security graduate earns $51,121/yr across 29 schools.
Programs Ranked
29
Avg Earnings
$51,121/yr
Avg DW Score
52/100
AI Risk
Moderate
38% task exposure
All Homeland Security Programs Ranked
Click any row for full AI scenario analysis, earnings projections, and career path breakdown.
| # | School | DW Score | Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Private for-profit |
69
63–69 |
$62,340/yr | 21.6x |
| 2 |
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit |
64
58–64 |
$68,503/yr | 10.3x |
| 3 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL · Private nonprofit |
62
54–62 |
$48,676/yr | 14.2x |
| 4 |
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit |
61
56–61 |
$78,275/yr | 8.7x |
| 5 |
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public |
61
57–61 |
$90,956/yr | 15.5x |
| 6 |
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Private for-profit |
61
55–61 |
$62,313/yr | 25.8x |
| 7 |
University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Public |
60
51–60 |
$44,969/yr | 14.3x |
| 8 |
National University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit |
59
53–60 |
$63,963/yr | 10.5x |
| 9 |
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY · Public |
59
51–59 |
$48,753/yr | 15.4x |
| 10 |
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · Public |
58
49–58 |
$42,266/yr | 14.6x |
| 11 |
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Public |
55
46–55 |
$43,090/yr | 14.6x |
| 12 |
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Public |
55
46–56 |
$38,307/yr | 14.2x |
| 13 |
Utica University
Utica, NY · Private nonprofit |
54
47–54 |
$57,215/yr | 5.7x |
| 14 |
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Private for-profit |
51
45–51 |
$66,446/yr | 5.6x |
| 15 |
Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit |
51
46–52 |
$67,338/yr | 6.8x |
| 16 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit |
50
43–50 |
$54,837/yr | 4.9x |
| 17 |
Post University
Waterbury, CT · Private for-profit |
49
42–49 |
$53,772/yr | 6.9x |
| 18 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL · Private nonprofit |
49
41–50 |
$48,676/yr | 3.2x |
| 19 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Public |
49
40–49 |
$42,058/yr | 11.6x |
| 20 |
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH · Public |
49
41–49 |
$51,200/yr | 7.1x |
| 21 |
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ · Public |
49
40–50 |
$39,624/yr | 9.2x |
| 22 |
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Public |
48
39–49 |
$34,103/yr | 10.1x |
| 23 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH · Public |
48
40–48 |
$51,200/yr | 5.7x |
| 24 |
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Public |
47
38–47 |
$42,802/yr | 8.9x |
| 25 |
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Public |
45
36–45 |
$43,002/yr | 5.8x |
| 26 |
University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public |
44
35–45 |
$38,472/yr | 8.2x |
| 27 |
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC · Private nonprofit |
40
31–40 |
$40,294/yr | 2.6x |
| 28 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA · Public |
39
30–39 |
$31,685/yr | 6.5x |
| 29 |
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit |
30
23–30 |
$27,387/yr | 0.8x |
Methodology
Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (10-year projected earnings vs. 4-year tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Homeland Security?
Based on our DegreeWorth Score, American Public University System ranks #1 for Homeland Security with a score of 69/100 and graduate earnings of $62,340/yr.
How much do Homeland Security graduates earn?
Across 29 schools, Homeland Security graduates earn an average of $51,121/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $90,956/yr.
Is Homeland Security a good major for AI resistance?
Homeland Security has an average AI task exposure of 38%, rated "Moderate". This field has moderate AI exposure — some career paths are more resilient than others.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.