2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 191 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our analysis found Herzing University - Atlanta to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Kenner is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenner.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Birmingham is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reinhardt University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Winter Park. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
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Bethel University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Bethel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McKenzie.
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American Public University System came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public school with a small student population.
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University of Georgia landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Florida-Online landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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George Mason University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Mount Olive ranked #14 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UMO is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Mount Olive.
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Lees - McRae College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Lees - McRae College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Banner Elk.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
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With a ranking of #17, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
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Saint Leo University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. St. Leo University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Saint Leo.
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Bellarmine University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
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Marymount University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #21, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Harding University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of North Georgia ranked #23 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
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Georgia State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta.
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Columbia College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Columbia College South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Law Enforcement & Firefighting students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Shorter University | Rome, GA |
| 30 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC |
| 31 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 32 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 33 | Troy University | Troy, AL |
| 34 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA |
| 35 | Roanoke College | Salem, VA |
| 36 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
| 37 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 38 | King University | Bristol, TN |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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