2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor'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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our analysis found California University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Cal U is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of California.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. The American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rutgers University - Newark. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Jersey City University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NJCU is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City.
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University at Albany ranked #6 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UAlbany is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Albany.
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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 Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3,309 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,059 |
| New York | 9,990 |
| Maryland | 1,426 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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 6 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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