Best Online Homeland Security Programs in Stockbridge, GA (2026)

Stockbridge, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering homeland security programs. Stockbridge has a population of about 35,475. Median household income is $70,579 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning homeland security-related role is Emergency Management Director at a median $103,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Homeland Security Schools to Stockbridge

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer homeland security programs near Stockbridge, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Stockbridge city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Stockbridge. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 7.4 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, GA 14.7 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 30.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,003
Avg net price $27,883/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 16.2 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Beulah Heights University

Atlanta, GA 16.3 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 18.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,236
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Columbia Theological Seminary

Decatur, GA 16.7 miles from Stockbridge
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 17.3 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 65.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 17.6 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 22.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 18.1 miles from Stockbridge BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia homeland security page.


Homeland Security Wages Near Stockbridge

Stockbridge is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Emergency Management Director$103,830Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,726
Detective and Criminal Investigator$69,900Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$69,830
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$60,910Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,849
Transportation Security Screener$66,770Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$66,703

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Stockbridge at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,579Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited homeland security schools are near Stockbridge, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering homeland security programs near Stockbridge. The closest is Herzing University-Atlanta in Atlanta, GA (18.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercer University (58.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying homeland security roles near Stockbridge?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying homeland security-related roles near Stockbridge are: Emergency Management Director ($103,830), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($69,900), Transportation Security Screener ($66,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in McDonough instead of Stockbridge?

McDonough, GA is 7.5 miles from Stockbridge and has its own set of local homeland security programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Stockbridge an affordable place to study homeland security?

Stockbridge’s median household income of $70,579 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stockbridge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Stockbridge

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Stockbridge:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.