The average tuition charged by schools around the country that have online training and certificate in homeland security programs is $10,466 yearly. In recent years, the average tuition has decreased by 31.5%. The yearly average tuition was $15,275 at these online colleges in 2007.
Online training and certificate in homeland security schools are also known as national security schools. The range of tuition at colleges offering online homeland security programs at the certificate and training level is shown in the following chart. Tuition is shown from the least to most affordable colleges and universities.
| Tuition Level | Number of Schools |
|---|---|
| Cheapest | 2 |
| Low cost | 0 |
| Average cost | 0 |
| Most expensive | 2 |
A yearly tuition of over $17,500 is charged by the costliest online certificate and training in homeland security colleges and universities. On the other end of the spectrum, yearly tuition at the cheapest colleges is in the range of $1,632 to $2,160. The least expensive accredited online homeland security training and certificate schools are located in Nebraska and Wyoming.
Approximately 21% of homeland security graduates with training and certificate from online schools around the US graduated from these low tuition programs in 2011. Therefore, of the 31,474 graduates from across the country, 6,569 are from the most inexpensive colleges. From 2006 to 2011, the percentage of homeland security graduates with training and certificate from the most inexpensive online schools has increased. However, the number of graduates has decreased by 6,526 graduates per year.
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