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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Utah

5 Colleges
$38,475 Avg Salary
$24,040 Avg Student Debt

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

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the #15 most popular major in Utah with 808 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Schools in Utah ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Utah to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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

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 Utah Schools in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

#1

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis found Salt Lake Community College to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in Utah. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Salt Lake Community College accumulate an average of around $13,661 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Utah Valley University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from UVU take out $15,002 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 5 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at WSU take out is $21,200.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Weber State University Report

#4

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Utah University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Utah list. Located in the remote town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Southern Utah University carry an average student debtload of $19,205.

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#5

Dixie State University

Saint George, UT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dixie State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Utah list. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Dixie State College accumulate an average of around $20,692 in student debt.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,591
Montana 57
Idaho 312
Wyoming 202

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 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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