Homeland Security at American University in Washington, DC
Security & Protective Services Master's
CIP 43.0301
Total Graduates
104
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
50%
52 of 104
Female Graduates
50%
52 of 104
Annual Tuition
$55,724
In-state rate
Program Popularity
#4
of 33 colleges nationally
87.9%
Produces more graduates than 87.9% of colleges offering this program
923
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Homeland Security.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 43.0301
Program Family Security & Protective Services
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 104 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 50% male, 50% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Managers, all other
Primary Occupation$136,550
Median Annual Salary
$68,860 $227,590
10th percentile 90th percentile
630,980 employed nationally +4.5% projected growth
Related Occupations
First-line supervisors of police and detectives +2.9%
$105,980 Emergency management directors +3%
$86,130 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name American University
Location Washington, DC
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $55,724
Out-of-State Tuition $55,724
Average Net Price $40,189
Program Information
CIP Code: 43.0301
CIP Family: 43
IPEDS ID:
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