2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 142,610 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 106 schools in the Southeast 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, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best school in the Southeast Region for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Birmingham is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.
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Out of the 106 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Kenner landed the # 3 spot on the list. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Kenner.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Reinhardt University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Reinhardt University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Waleska.
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Out of the 106 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.
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Bethel University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Bethel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of McKenzie.
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American Public University System came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, John Tyler Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Middle Georgia State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Augusta University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
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Georgia Military College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Tidewater Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the city of Norfolk.
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Greenville Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Here are some additional great schools for Law Enforcement & Firefighting students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL |
| 17 | Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN |
| 18 | Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown, NC |
| 19 | Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 20 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA |
| 21 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,253 |
| West Virginia | 2,543 |
| South Carolina | 1,049 |
| Florida | 6,464 |
| Virginia | 3,572 |
| Arkansas | 735 |
| Mississippi | 640 |
| Louisiana | 1,112 |
| Alabama | 2,863 |
| Kentucky | 1,321 |
| Georgia | 2,338 |
| Tennessee | 1,330 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Barry Bahler.
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