2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 142,610 people earned a degree or certificate in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting, making the major the #12 most popular in the United States.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 282 schools in the United States to see which master'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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our analysis found Nichols College to be the best value school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. Nichols is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dudley.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Nichols are $1,075 per year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great value for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
Columbia Southern University graduate students pay an average of $4,035 in tuition and fees each year.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas 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 United States. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Barranquitas.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas are $3,274 a year.
Out of the 282 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Simpson College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Simpson College are $6,606 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Charleston Southern University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at CSU are $5,085 a year.
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University of the Cumberlands landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Cumberlands graduate students pay an average of $4,582 in tuition and fees each year.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Mercedita, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce graduate students pay an average of $3,312 in tuition and fees each year.
Westfield State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Westfield are $6,696 per year.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,308 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Minnesota State Mankato is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list.
Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Concordia University, Saint Paul graduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year.
American Public University System came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools ranking. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at American Military University are $7,050 a year.
Ferris State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.
Ferris graduate students pay an average of $8,232 in tuition and fees each year.
Colorado State University - Global Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Colorado State University - Global Campus graduate students pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees each year.
Universidad del Este came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools ranking. UNE is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Carolina.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UNE are $3,552 per year.
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With a ranking of #15, Fitchburg State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Fitchburg State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.
Fitchburg State graduate students pay an average of $6,012 in tuition and fees each year.
Youngstown State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Youngstown State University are $6,931 a year.
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West Texas A&M University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
West Texas A&M University graduate students pay an average of $8,574 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #18, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Trine are $10,350 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Trine is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list.
Missouri Southern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Missouri Southern are $6,300 per year.
Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Liberty University are $8,360 a year.
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Guilford College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Greensboro, Guilford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Guilford are $5,400 per year.
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Southwestern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. SC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield.
SC graduate students pay an average of $12,768 in tuition and fees each year.
Columbia College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Columbia College South Carolina are $9,268 a year.
With a ranking of #24, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at North Dakota State University are $12,028 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Dakota State University also did well on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #25, Illinois State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Normal.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Illinois State are $11,773 a year.
Illinois State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools list.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Illinois State University Report
Rest of the Top Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL |
| 45 | Averett University | Danville, VA |
| 45 | Anderson University South Carolina | Anderson, SC |
| 47 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
| 48 | Universidad del Turabo | Gurabo, PR |
| 49 | Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 50 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| 50 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO |
| 52 | Texas A & M University - Central Texas | Killeen, TX |
| 52 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ |
| 54 | Bethel University | McKenzie, TN |
| 55 | Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN |
| 56 | Lewis University | Romeoville, IL |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Related Majors for 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 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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