50 Best Public Master's Homeland Security Universities in the USA

Compare 118 programs at 50 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1855

US #2 QS World #158 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,680/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $67,253
Students: 40,922

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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1881

US #15 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,097/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 19,835

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University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware · Public University · Est. 1743

US #18 QS World #501 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,799/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $72,950
Students: 19,071

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University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida · Public University · Est. 1956

US #27 QS World #601 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $9,812/yr
Admission rate: 43%
Earnings (10yr): $57,743
Students: 37,207

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,875/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 42,284

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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,967/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 64,674

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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1864

US #50 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,059/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $61,945
Students: 21,217

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University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1952

US #66 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,798/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 2,432

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 2017

US #71 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,403/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 1,525

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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, Connecticut · Public University

US #73 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,875/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 733

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University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1967

US #78 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 454

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,433/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,128
Students: 20,753

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University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,167/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $67,979
Students: 12,564

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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1957

US #100 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,915/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $76,343
Students: 27,752

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Portland State University

Portland, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1946

US #107 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,552/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,906
Students: 13,182

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,411/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $58,308
Students: 59,146

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1890

US #117 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,543/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,203
Students: 9,471

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Florida International University

Miami, Florida · Public University · Est. 1965

US #123 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $9,288/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $60,249
Students: 39,508

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University of North Texas

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #127 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,649/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Students: 34,341

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1923

US #134 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,408/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $59,988
Students: 15,841

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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, New Hampshire · Public University · Est. 1866

US #143 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $23,805/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $66,479
Students: 11,261

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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #199 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,440/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $64,403
Students: 35,924

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Homeland Security programmes report a median $47,260 two years after finishing, across 48 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,250.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Master's Homeland Security universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Michigan State University, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Master's Homeland Security universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Master's Homeland Security universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Master's Homeland Security universities in the USA

This page lists public Master's Homeland Security universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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