2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 191 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the Southeast Region for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Columbia Southern University also did well on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Western Carolina University Report
Out of the 191 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Atlanta landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Atlanta are $14,200 a year.
Herzing University - Atlanta excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
With a ranking of #6, Herzing University - Kenner did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Kenner.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Kenner also is in the top 10% of our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
With a ranking of #7, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Herzing University - Birmingham is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Elizabeth City State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. ECSU is a small public school located in the town of Elizabeth City.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,326 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #9, Herzing University - Winter Park did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Winter Park are $14,200 per year.
Bethel University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Bethel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McKenzie.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bethel are $13,981 a year.
Bethel excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Bethel University Report
Middle Georgia State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $10,748 a year.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Rasmussen University - Florida is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Indian River State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $10,201 per year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Indian River State College Report
University of Florida-Online ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UF Online is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
St Petersburg College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. SPC is a very large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SPC are $9,286 a year.
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With a ranking of #17, Strayer University - Virginia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.
Strayer University - Virginia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Strayer University - Virginia also is in the top 20% of our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
With a ranking of #18, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year.
Strayer University - Georgia landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Atlanta, Strayer University - Georgia is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Georgia are $13,515 per year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Strayer University - Georgia Report
University of North Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. UNG is a large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNG also is in the top 20% of our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of North Georgia Report
University of Memphis came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per year.
University of the Cumberlands came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.
Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of the Cumberlands Report
Strayer University - North Carolina ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - North Carolina are $13,515 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Strayer University - North Carolina also did well on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Kennesaw State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,690 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Kennesaw State University Report
Strayer University - South Carolina came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - South Carolina are $13,515 per year.
Rest of the Top Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Strayer University - Tennessee | Memphis, TN |
| 30 | Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL |
| 31 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
| 32 | Strayer University - West Virginia | Scott Depot, WV |
| 33 | Martin Methodist College | Pulaski, TN |
| 34 | The University of Tennessee - Martin | Martin, TN |
| 34 | Dalton State College | Dalton, GA |
| 36 | Columbia College | Columbia, SC |
| 37 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
| 38 | Strayer University - Alabama | Birmingham, AL |
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,253 |
| West Virginia | 2,543 |
| South Carolina | 1,049 |
| Florida | 6,464 |
| Virginia | 3,572 |
| Arkansas | 735 |
| Mississippi | 640 |
| Louisiana | 1,112 |
| Alabama | 2,863 |
| Kentucky | 1,321 |
| Georgia | 2,338 |
| Tennessee | 1,330 |
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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 26 schools only.
- 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.
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