Homeland Security Schools in Illinois

39 students earned Homeland Security degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Illinois

Homeland Security majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	23
Associate Degree	6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a homeland security major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security majors in Illinois is as follows:

• Asian: 5.1%
• Black or African American: 7.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
• White: 56.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 15.4%

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Illinois

13,450 people in the state and 866,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security.

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Illinois

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $66,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

Homeland Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Police and Detective Supervisors	4%	$109,200
Protective Service Worker Supervisors	4%	$40,830

View Nationwide Homeland Security Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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