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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting was ranked 4th in West Virginia. In fact, 2,543 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in West Virginia to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia

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 West Virginia Schools for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in West Virginia. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college 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 Fairmont State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont State is a small public school located in the town of Fairmont.

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#3

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Marshall University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington.

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#4

Salem University

Salem, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salem University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Salem is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem.

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Out of the 5 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Institute, WVSU is a public school with a small 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
South Carolina 1,049
Florida 6,464
Virginia 3,572
Arkansas 735
Mississippi 640
Louisiana 1,112
Alabama 2,863
Kentucky 1,321
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

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 5 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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