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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona

11 Colleges
$38,880 Avg Salary
$24,939 Avg Student Debt

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

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 3,897 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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

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

Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $38,923. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $182.

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#2

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rio Salado College is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Rio Salado College is a large public school located in the city of Tempe.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Rio Salado College carry an average student debtload of $9,131.

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#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 11 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $26,622. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $213.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $21,520. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $329.

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#5

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Yavapai College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Yavapai College carry an average student debtload of $14,479.

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#6

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Phoenix College take out $9,275 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Arizona Western College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. AWC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Yuma.

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Cochise County Community College District ranked #8 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list. Located in the small city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public school with a small student population.

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American InterContinental University - Online ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from AIU Online take out $37,970 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $115.

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#10

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Pima Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a large student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Pima County Community College District take out $8,994 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 8,278
New Mexico 630
Oklahoma 1,017

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 11 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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