2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Homeland Security Programs
The 22 schools in this list represent the most affordable options for obtaining an online master's degree in homeland security. In first place, Missouri State University is the most affordable school, with a tuition rate of $5,015. American Public University System, ranked #2, has an annual tuition rate $7,000 for its Master of Arts in Homeland Security. Courses for this program include Intelligence & Homeland Security, Privacy & Civil Liberties in Homeland Security, and Resilience and Homeland Security.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| American Public University System | $7,000 | |
| West Virginia University | $7,995 | |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,100 | |
| Wilmington University | $8,296 | |
| Arizona State University | $8,512 | |
| Troy University | $8,892 | |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $9,240 | |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,283 | |
| Mississippi College | $9,375 | |
| Excelsior College | $9,675 | |
| Angelo State University | $9,712 | |
| Upper Iowa University | $9,990 | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $10,350 | |
| Tiffin University | $10,500 | |
| Arkansas Tech University | $10,512 | |
| Bellevue University | $10,530 | |
| Salve Regina University | $10,890 | |
| Notre Dame College | $11,210 | |
| Southern New Hampshire University Online | $11,286 | |
| University of Colorado Denver | $11,358 | |
| Central Michigan University | $11,466 |
American Public University System Charles Town (WV)
Example Classes: Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups, Homeland Security and Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security, Privacy & Civil Liberties in Homeland Security, Resilience and Homeland Security |
West Virginia University Morgantown (WV)
Example Classes: Dispute Resolution, Immigration and Border Security, Media and the Law, Punishment and Corrections |
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery (AL)
Example Classes: Crime Intelligence & Analysis, Intelligence and Info Dissemination, Psychology of Terrorism and Fear, U.S. Constitution and Issues in Homeland Security, Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Wilmington University New Castle (DE)
Example Classes: Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security, Legal Aspects of Homeland Security, Police Executive Leadership, Risk Assessment and Management, Terrorism, Typologies of Crime |
Arizona State University Tempe (AZ) (and 4 others)
Example Classes: Critical Incident Stress Management, Hazards Governance, Police & International Terrorism, Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, US Cyber & Information Security Policy |
Troy University Troy (AL)
Example Classes: Counter Insurgency and Irregular Warfare, Environmental Security, Conflict, and Development, International Power and Influence, Military Strategy and International Relations, Terrorism and Political Violence |
University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks (AK) (and 1 other)
Example Classes: Disaster Management Policy, Human Security, Strategic Collaboration, Vulnerability and Protection |
Sam Houston State University Huntsville (TX)
Example Classes: Digital Forensics Investigation, Law and Ethics in Homeland Security, Selected Problems in Geography, Unconventional Threats |
Mississippi College Clinton (MS)
Example Classes: Cyber Terrorism, Domestic Terrorism, International Terrorism, Legal Aspects of Homeland Security |
Excelsior College Albany (NY)
Example Classes: Constitutional Law, Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice, Risk Assessment in Homeland Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism |
Angelo State University San Angelo (TX)
Example Classes: Advanced Studies in International Drug Trafficking, Constitutional Issues in Homeland Security, National Security Policy, Studies in Terrorism, Transportation Security |
Upper Iowa University Fayette (IA)
Example Classes: Comparative Strategies of National Security, Counter-Terrorism, Emergency Management: Mitigation, Recovery, and Continuity, Terrorism and Politics |
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso (TX)
Example Classes: Cyberwarfare, Future Warfare, Global Security, U.S. National Security |
Tiffin University Tiffin (OH)
Example Classes: Contemporary Criminal Justice: Issues and Trends, Emergency Management, Legal and Ethical Issues in Homeland Security, Terrorism and Emerging Threats, The Intelligence Community |
Arkansas Tech University Russellville (AR)
Example Classes: Crisis Communications, Design and Management of Preparedness and Mitigation Systems, Information Security for Public Managers, Intelligence in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for Business and Industry, Situational Awareness of Environmental Threats |
Bellevue University Bellevue (NE)
Example Classes: Critical Infrastructure: Analysis and Strategies, Emergency Preparedness and Management, Homeland Security Principles and Practices, Principles and Theories of Security Management |
Salve Regina University Newport (RI)
Example Classes: Cyber Methodology, Emerging Global and Social Issues in Justice, Management Issues in the Justice System, Public Policy in the Global Environment, Theories of Justice |
Notre Dame College Cleveland (OH)
Example Classes: Issues in Homeland Security, Leadership, Ethics and Decision-Making, Strategic Intelligence and Warning, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Transnational Threats |
Southern New Hampshire University Online Manchester (NH)
Example Classes: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Criminal Justice, Global Terrorism, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Terrorist Techniques and Counterterrorism, Threat Assessment |
University of Colorado Denver Denver (CO)
Example Classes: Disaster/ClimateChangePlanning, Principles of Emergency Management, Public Policies for Hazards and Disasters, Public Service in Emergency Management and Homeland Security |
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant (MI)
Example Classes: Concepts in Homeland Security Crisis and Response, Emergency and Crisis Prevention, Preparedness and Response, Interagency Cooperation, Team Building and Leadership, Program Management in Complex Organizations, The Public Sector Role in Post-Disaster Recovery |
