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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

190 Colleges
$36,123 Avg Salary
$22,849 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top 25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

#1

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Robert Morris University the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. RMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Moon Township.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at RMU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $397, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $23,985.

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#3

Neumann University

Aston, PA

Out of the 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Neumann University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Aston, Neumann is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Neumann take out is $23,066.

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Out of the 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Prince George’s Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a large student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at PGCC take out an average of $10,690 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at GWU take out is $21,250.

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#6

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Excelsior College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Excelsior College accumulate an average of around $16,626 in student debt.

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Community College of Baltimore County landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from CCBC carry an average student debtload of $18,104.

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#8

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ

Berkeley College - Woodland Park ranked #8 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodland Park.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Berkeley College - Woodland Park take out is $25,775. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $139, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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York College of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at YCP accumulate an average of around $26,924 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $541.

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#10

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a large student population.

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#12

Towson University

Towson, MD

Towson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Towson take out $21,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Towson University Report

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry ranked #13 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Delaware Tech is a large public school located in the small city of Dover.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debtload of $8,437.

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#14

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Alvernia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Reading, Alvernia is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Alvernia take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $225.

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#15

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA

Waynesburg University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Waynesburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waynesburg.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Waynesburg take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $491.

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The College of New Jersey came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Ewing.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at TCNJ take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $224, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

Stevenson University

Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Stevenson.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Stevenson take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $592, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Middlesex County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Middlesex County College accumulate an average of around $8,238 in student debt.

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Rutgers University - Newark ranked #20 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Rutgers Newark take out is $23,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $224, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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St. Joseph’s College - New York landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. SJC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from SJC take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #22 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Bloomsburg carry an average student debtload of $26,957. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $199, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Pitt take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $261.

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#24

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

With a ranking of #24, University of Baltimore did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. UB is a small public school located in the city of Baltimore.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at UB take out an average of $25,436 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#25

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Marist is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Marist take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $470, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rest of the Top Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

#26

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

Honorable Mentions

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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
29 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
30 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
31 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
32 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
33 Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA
34 Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury, MD
35 DeSales University Center Valley, PA
36 American University Washington, DC
37 Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
38 Temple University Philadelphia, PA

Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State

Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 3,309
Pennsylvania 4,059
New York 9,990
Maryland 1,426
Delaware 314
District of Columbia 564

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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