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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Pennsylvania

59 Colleges
$35,378 Avg Salary
$25,966 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting School for You

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the #11 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 4,059 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

The Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 59 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools

#1

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Our analysis found Robert Morris University to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. RMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moon Township.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from RMU carry an average student debtload of $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $397.

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#2

Neumann University

Aston, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Neumann University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Aston, Neumann is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Neumann take out $23,066 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at York College of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in Pennsylvania. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of York.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from YCP carry an average student debtload of $26,924. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $541.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at York College of Pennsylvania

Out of the 59 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a large student population.

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#5

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Out of the 59 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Alvernia University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Reading, Alvernia is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Alvernia accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $225.

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

#6

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA

Waynesburg 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 #6 on the list. Waynesburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waynesburg.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Waynesburg take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $491, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Bloomsburg 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 #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Bloomsburg take out is $26,957. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $199, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Pitt take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $261, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the distant town of Lock Haven, LHU is a public college with a small student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at LHU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $316.

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Clarion 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 #10 on the list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the town of Clarion.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Clarion University take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

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

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 3,309
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

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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