I assume your interest in Security Studies/Conflict is closer to International Relations than the Tech field?
To highlight the differences and give you examples from a university I know (/that am ‘forum mod’ for on cc but dont work for and it’s out of budget so just for an example), you have
→ National Security Studies
OR
Which may be coupled with strategic languages or a technical certificate such as
OR
(You’ve already said you’re not interested in the business side of risk assessment).
Sometimes it appears as a certificate to complement any major
Security Studies | Dickinson College.
What appeals to you wrt this major?
Typically a strategic foreign language or a combination of two languages is necessary, or tech skills.
Think about the geographical areas that interest you and look into Critical Language flagships: these combine a high level of proficiency in a critical, strategic language with any major of your choice.
Ole Miss, Western Kentucky, University of Hawaii, Portland State, University of North Georgia, UGA, U Arizona, UMinnesota.. all have critical language flagships. The challenge will be to find some within budget (all offer merit scholarships but may not meet your price point even with merit aid ).
If you want a liberal arts major, it’s usually but not always found as a concentration in Political Science or International Relations.
As a result, finding it is not straightforward.
Are you eligible for need based aid (ie , what’s your SAI.. and how far is it from your parents’ budget?)