2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Erie Community College to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delaware County Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lackawanna College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lackawanna College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Scranton.
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Out of the 18 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bucks County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bucks County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Coppin State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Baltimore, Coppin is a public college with a small student population.
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Wor-Wic Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Salisbury, Wor-Wic Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Lehigh Carbon Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Rowan College at Burlington County did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Utica, MVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Finger Lakes Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Canandaigua, Finger Lakes Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Request InformationBest Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools 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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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 18 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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