2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
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.
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 Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 87 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Florida to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
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Out of the 87 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU 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 University of North Georgia. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNG is a large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
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Columbus State University 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. CSU is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Columbus.
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Georgia College & State University 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 #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Mississippi College did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
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Florida State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Radford University 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 #10 on the list. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
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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 master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Averett University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. AU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Columbia College | Columbia, SC |
| 15 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA |
| 16 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 17 | Anderson University South Carolina | Anderson, SC |
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 |
| Mississippi | 640 |
| South Carolina | 1,049 |
| 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 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.
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