2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master'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. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Check out the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our 2023 rankings named Colorado State University - Global Campus the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a large public school located in the large city of Greenwood Village.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Colorado. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Greeley.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Weber State University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Christian University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UCCS is a large public school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
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Boise State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Boise State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Boise.
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With a ranking of #8, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public school with a very large student population.
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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
Request InformationBest Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,591 |
| Utah | 808 |
| Montana | 57 |
| Idaho | 312 |
| Wyoming | 202 |
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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 9 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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