Rosemont College Ranked #5 in the Nation for Homeland Security by Forbes Advisor 2024

Rosemont College is proud to announce that its master’s program in Homeland Security has been ranked #5 nationwide by Forbes Advisor for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights the College’s dedication to providing students with a comprehensive education in homeland security, with a distinctive emphasis on ethics and justice principles. Rosemont also ranked #4 in the state as a Best Online College by Forbes Advisor, also for the second consecutive year.

Rosemont’s Homeland Security program prepares students for a wide range of careers including roles in emergency management, cybersecurity, criminal justice, law enforcement, national security, and public health. With a curriculum that combines practical knowledge with a strong ethical foundation, the Master of Arts degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Rosemont College equips students with the skills to analyze, mitigate, and manage complex issues related to all natural and human made disasters while upholding the values of justice and integrity.  

“We are thrilled to once again be recognized as a top school in homeland security,” said Jim Cawley, President of Rosemont College. “This accolade affirms the strength of our program, which not only provides students with a solid foundation in the field but also empowers them to approach homeland security through the lens of ethics and justice.” 

Rosemont’s Homeland Security program is a part of the Naval Postgraduate School’s University Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI) and the US Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA Higher Education Program.   

Rosemont’s program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, blending criminal justice, political science, and cybersecurity with real world experience through internships and expert led seminars. This comprehensive structure ensures that graduates are prepared to lead with purpose and professionalism in today’s evolving homeland security landscape. 

About the Methodology: 

Forbes scored 33 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online master’s in homeland security degree programs in the US using 16 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and application process. Forbes pulled data for these categories from reliable resources such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System; private, third party data sources; and individual school and program websites. 

About Rosemont College: 

Founded in 1921, Rosemont College is a private liberal arts institution located in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. With a mission to develop the unique gifts of each student, Rosemont offers rigorous academic programs grounded in ethical and social responsibility. Rosemont is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship. 

MA Homeland Security Embedded Certificate Options

Whether you’re embarking on the traditional path of full time study or returning to education as an adult learner, you can increase your credentials and further enhance your degree by choosing to add an embedded certificate to your MA Homeland Security & Emergency Management:

Advanced Global Cybersecurity Information Security*
Advanced Global Cybersecurity Security Operations*
Advanced Global Cybersecurity Software Security*
Forensic Psychology
Strategic Leadership

*Embedded graduate certificate is stackable into a separate Master of Science degree in Global Cybersecurity