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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Mexico

12 Colleges
$31,634 Avg Salary
$24,998 Avg Student Debt

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting was ranked 9th in New Mexico. In fact, 630 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 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 New Mexico ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Mexico

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

Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in New Mexico. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at ENMU - Main Campus accumulate an average of around $21,551 in student debt.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of around $14,439 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at NMSU Dona Ana take out an average of $6,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Grants. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the remote town of Grants, NMSU Grants is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at NMSU Grants take out an average of $6,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico Highlands University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the remote town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public college with a small student population.

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New Mexico State University - Alamogordo came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Mexico ranking. NMSU Alamogordo is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Alamogordo.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at NMSU Alamogordo take out is $6,750.

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus 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 city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from UNM carry an average student debtload of $18,583.

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New Mexico State University - Carlsbad came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from NMSU Carlsbad carry an average student debtload of $6,750.

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#9

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

Western New Mexico 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 #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public college with a small student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Western New Mexico University take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #10, University of the Southwest did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. USW is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hobbs.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of the Southwest Report

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 3,897
Texas 8,278
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

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 12 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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