2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Missouri
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree School for You
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the #13 most popular major in Missouri with 1,500 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a master's degree.
Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our analysis found Southeast Missouri State University to be the best value school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Southeast Missouri State University are $6,611 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri Southern State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Missouri Southern is a small public school located in the city of Joplin.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Missouri Southern are $6,300 a year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Missouri Southern State University Report
Out of the 8 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
Columbia College Missouri graduate students pay an average of $8,442 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Columbia College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Missouri. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public school with a large student population.
UCM graduate students pay an average of $9,156 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Central Missouri Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri Baptist University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, MBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
MBU graduate students pay an average of $10,670 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Missouri Baptist University Report
Webster University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Webster are $13,500 a year.
University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UMKC are $11,745 per year.
Saint Louis University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
SLU graduate students pay an average of $22,614 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
SLU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 722 |
| Minnesota | 1,643 |
| Iowa | 883 |
| South Dakota | 154 |
| Nebraska | 729 |
| North Dakota | 271 |
More Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings in Missouri
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 8 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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.