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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Indiana

23 Colleges
$37,749 Avg Salary
$28,058 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting School for You

With 2,647 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting is the #12 most popular major in Indiana.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges.

Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ball State University the best school in Indiana for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Ball State accumulate an average of around $24,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $204, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Out of the 23 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 2 spot on the list. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $30,426 in student debt.

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Out of the 23 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses landed the # 3 spot on the list. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Trine take out is $25,500.

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#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Ivy Tech Community College take out $13,810 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at IU Bloomington accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $224.

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#6

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN

With a ranking of #6, Oakland City University did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the town of Oakland City, Oakland City is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Oakland City take out is $27,597.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from IUPUI carry an average student debtload of $21,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $107.

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Indiana University - Southeast came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Indiana ranking. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school located in the suburb of New Albany.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Indiana University - Southeast take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Indiana list. Located in the town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at IWU accumulate an average of around $34,418 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Southern Indiana did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at USI take out is $20,750.

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Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,277
Ohio 3,212
Illinois 3,067
Wisconsin 1,324

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 23 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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