2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree School for You
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the #12 most popular major in the country with 142,610 degrees and certificates awarded 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States 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 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Waldorf University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Christian College of Kansas is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of McPherson, Central Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the fringe town of Cloquet, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Normandale Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of St. Cloud.
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Northeast Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Jefferson College 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 #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, JeffCo is a public school with a small student population.
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Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
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Park University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 722 |
| Minnesota | 1,643 |
| Iowa | 883 |
| South Dakota | 154 |
| Missouri | 1,500 |
| Nebraska | 729 |
| North Dakota | 271 |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Related Rankings by Major
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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