2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 91 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which 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.
Top 15% Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools
Our analysis found Santa Ana College to be the best value school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . SAC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Ana.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SAC are $7,684 per year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at SAC take out an average of $13,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Spokane Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Spokane.
Spokane Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Spokane Community College take out an average of $18,014 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 Napa Valley College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Napa Valley College is a small public school located in the city of Napa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Napa Valley College are $8,734 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Golden West College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Golden West College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Golden West College are $8,554 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Santa Rosa Junior College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SRJC are $8,952 per year. While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at SRJC accumulate an average of around $13,875 in student debt.
SRJC also claimed a spot on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Moreno Valley College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moreno Valley College are $10,120 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Moreno Valley College take out is $19,500.
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University of Phoenix - California landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. UOPX - California is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - California are $9,552 per year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UOPX - California take out is $46,010. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $170.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Phoenix - Hawaii did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. UOPX - Hawaii is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Honolulu.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Hawaii are $9,552 per year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from UOPX - Hawaii carry an average student debtload of $46,010. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $170.
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Southwestern College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public school with a large student population.
SWC Chula Vista undergraduate students pay an average of $9,434 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #11, National University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
National University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,320 in tuition and fees each year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at National University take out an average of $25,133 in student loans while working on their egree.
National University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
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University of Phoenix - Nevada ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Las Vegas, UOPX - Nevada is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Nevada are $9,552 a year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from UOPX - Nevada take out $46,010 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $170.
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El Camino College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. El Camino College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Torrance.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Camino College are $8,008 a year.
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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 Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA |
| 15 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA |
| 16 | Antelope Valley College | Lancaster, CA |
| 17 | Portland Community College | Portland, OR |
| 18 | College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV |
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 14,822 |
| Washington | 718 |
| Oregon | 602 |
| Hawaii | 270 |
| Nevada | 764 |
| Alaska | 140 |
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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 25 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.
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