Homeland Security Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 156 students earned their Homeland Security degrees in VA.

 

Education Levels of Homeland Security Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	129
Associate Degree	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 25.6%
• Black or African American: 10.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• White: 34.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
• Other Races: 10.9%

Jobs for Homeland Security Grads in Virginia

23,720 people in the state and 866,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security.

Wages for Homeland Security Jobs in Virginia

In this state, homeland security grads earn an average of $89,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

Homeland Security Careers in VA

Some of the careers homeland security majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Protective Service Worker Supervisors	9%	$56,150
Police and Detective Supervisors	9%	$85,300

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References

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

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