2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree School for You
With 1,426 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting is the #14 most popular major in Maryland.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Maryland Schools for an Associate in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our 2023 rankings named Prince George’s Community College the best school in Maryland for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Community College of Baltimore County is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wor-Wic Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the rural area of Salisbury, Wor-Wic Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3,309 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,059 |
| New York | 9,990 |
| Delaware | 314 |
| District of Columbia | 564 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 113,121 |
| Fire Protection | 13,766 |
| Homeland Security | 7,140 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 98,583 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 73,813 |
| Legal Professions | 61,055 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 4,477 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 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).
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