2023 Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, homeland security was ranked #117 in the country. In fact 7,140 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the homeland security associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Homeland Security
Our analysis found Rose State College to be the best school for homeland security students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . RSC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Midwest City.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Arizona Western College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security schools in the Southwest Region . AWC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Yuma.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Community College District. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 5 spot on the list. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.
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Request InformationBest Homeland Security Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 272 |
| Arizona | 345 |
| Oklahoma | 31 |
| New Mexico | 14 |
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Homeland Security Related Rankings by Major
Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 113,121 |
| Fire Protection | 13,766 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.