2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 1,049 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting is the #13 most popular major in South Carolina.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
The Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Citadel Military College of South Carolina to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 12 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Columbia College South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Charleston Southern University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in South Carolina. Located in the city of Charleston, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Anderson University South Carolina is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Strayer University - South Carolina ranked #6 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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University of South Carolina - Upstate came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. USC Upstate is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg.
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South University, Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the suburb of Columbia, South University, Columbia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Claflin 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 #9 on the list. Claflin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Orangeburg.
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South Carolina State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,253 |
| West Virginia | 2,543 |
| Mississippi | 640 |
| Florida | 6,464 |
| Virginia | 3,572 |
| Arkansas | 735 |
| Alabama | 2,863 |
| Kentucky | 1,321 |
| Georgia | 2,338 |
| Tennessee | 1,330 |
| Louisiana | 1,112 |
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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 12 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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