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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree School for You

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the #12 most popular major in Kentucky with 1,321 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Kentucky to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Our analysis found University of Louisville to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kentucky. UofL is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Kentucky University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

Out of the 4 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Cumberlands landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Out of the 4 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Campbellsville University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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

Explore all the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,253
West Virginia 2,543
Florida 6,464
Virginia 3,572
Arkansas 735
Mississippi 640
South Carolina 1,049
Louisiana 1,112
Alabama 2,863
Georgia 2,338
Tennessee 1,330

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

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 4 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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