Best colleges for Homeland Security in North Carolina
Ranked by graduates a year
Catawba Valley Community College, Cape Fear Community College and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College award the most Homeland Security degrees and certificates in North Carolina: 18, 16 and 10 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 North Carolina colleges offer Homeland Security and award 74 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Homeland Security program focuses on preparing students for careers in national security, law enforcement, firefighting, and related protective services. This program is ideal for individuals interested in ensuring safety and…
13 institutions offering Homeland Security in North Carolina
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory Public | — | 18 | 35% | — | — |
| 2 | Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Public | — | 16 | 34% | — | — |
| 3 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville Public | — | 10 | 40% | — | — |
| 4 | Gaston College Dallas Public | — | 7 | 63% | — | — |
| 5 | Durham Technical Community College Durham Public | — | 5 | 45% | — | — |
| 6 | Vance-Granville Community College Henderson Public | — | 5 | 53% | — | — |
| 7 | South Piedmont Community College Polkton Public | — | 3 | 38% | — | — |
| 8 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem Public | — | 2 | 34% | — | — |
| 9 | Martin Community College Williamston Public | — | 2 | 39% | — | — |
| 10 | Piedmont Community College Roxboro Public | — | 2 | 20% | — | — |
| 11 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh Public | — | 2 | 33% | — | — |
| 12 | Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock Public | — | 1 | 50% | — | — |
| 13 | Brunswick Community College Bolivia Public | — | 1 | 40% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Homeland Security degrees in North Carolina
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory Public | 18 | Not reported |
| 2 | Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Public | 16 | Not reported |
| 3 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 4 | Gaston College Dallas Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 5 | Durham Technical Community College Durham Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 6 | Vance-Granville Community College Henderson Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 7 | South Piedmont Community College Polkton Public | 3 | Not reported |
| 8 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem Public | 2 | Not reported |
| 9 | Martin Community College Williamston Public | 2 | Not reported |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh Public | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 3 North Carolina colleges offering Homeland Security
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro | Public | 2 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock | Public | 1 |
| Brunswick Community College | Bolivia | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Homeland Security programs in North Carolina.
Which North Carolina colleges award the most Homeland Security degrees?+
Catawba Valley Community College (18 graduates a year), Cape Fear Community College (16 graduates a year) and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (10 graduates a year) award the most Homeland Security degrees and certificates in North Carolina, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 North Carolina colleges offer Homeland Security.
What is the focus of the Homeland Security program?+
The Homeland Security program focuses on preparing students for careers in national security, law enforcement, firefighting, and related protective services. This program is ideal for individuals interested in ensuring safety and…
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