2023 Best Value Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for homeland security students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Middlesex County College to be the best value school for homeland security students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Middlesex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Edison.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middlesex County College are $7,992 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Middlesex County College also is in the top 15% of our Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Jefferson Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Watertown.
Jefferson Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,688 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Brookdale Community College is a great value for homeland security students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Brookdale Community College are $9,554 per year.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bucks County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Bucks County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,298 in tuition and fees each year.
Bucks County Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Community College of Allegheny County is a great value for homeland security students working on their associate degree. CCAC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCAC are $11,863 per year.
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Erie Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree homeland security programs. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Erie Community College are $10,769 per year.
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Nassau Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree homeland security programs. Nassau Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Garden City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Nassau Community College are $12,130 a year.
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Monroe Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monroe Community College are $10,368 per year.
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SUNY Broome did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Binghamton, SUNY Broome is a public college with a small student population.
SUNY Broome undergraduate students pay an average of $11,420 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #10, Onondaga Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security students working on their associate degree. OCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Syracuse.
OCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,844 in tuition and fees each year.
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Request InformationBest Homeland Security Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 413 |
| New York | 774 |
| Maryland | 20 |
| New Jersey | 252 |
| District of Columbia | 197 |
| Delaware | 34 |
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Homeland Security Related Majors for Homeland Security
Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Homeland Security
| 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 13 schools only.
- 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.