2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast 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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
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 Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Columbus State University to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . CSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbus.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Southern Crescent Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Georgia Technical College is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their undergraduate certificate. South Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Americus.
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Out of the 23 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Fulton, ICC is a public college with a small student population.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Southeast Region . Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
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North Georgia Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarkesville.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.
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Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Augusta Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
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Savannah Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Savannah, Savannah Tech is a public college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,253 |
| West Virginia | 2,543 |
| Mississippi | 640 |
| South Carolina | 1,049 |
| Florida | 6,464 |
| Virginia | 3,572 |
| Arkansas | 735 |
| Alabama | 2,863 |
| Kentucky | 1,321 |
| Georgia | 2,338 |
| Tennessee | 1,330 |
| Louisiana | 1,112 |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 23 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.