2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best value 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.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools
Our analysis found Colorado State University - Global Campus to be the best value school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greenwood Village.
Colorado State University - Global Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus accumulate an average of around $38,000 in student debt.
Colorado State University - Global Campus not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Southern Idaho. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. College of Southern Idaho is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Twin Falls.
College of Southern Idaho undergraduate students pay an average of $6,840 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 21 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Western Idaho landed the # 3 spot on the list. CWI is a fairly large public school located in the rural area of Nampa.
CWI undergraduate students pay an average of $7,344 in tuition and fees each year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from CWI take out $7,813 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Aims Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Aims Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,418 in tuition and fees each year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Aims Community College take out $10,669 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Trinidad State Junior 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 Rocky Mountains Region . Trinidad State Junior College is a small public school located in the remote town of Trinidad.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Trinidad State Junior College are $6,631 per year.
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Red Rocks Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Red Rocks Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Red Rocks Community College are $15,811 a year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Red Rocks Community College carry an average student debtload of $20,890.
In addition to its great value ranking, Red Rocks Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $12,581 a year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out an average of $51,635 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $205, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Colorado Mountain College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Glenwood Springs.
Colorado Mountain College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,484 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Colorado Mountain College carry an average student debtload of $14,487.
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Weber State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSU are $16,644 a year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from WSU carry an average student debtload of $21,200.
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With a ranking of #10, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UVU are $17,092 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UVU take out is $15,002.
UVU also claimed a spot on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Request InformationBest Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,591 |
| Utah | 808 |
| Montana | 57 |
| Idaho | 312 |
| Wyoming | 202 |
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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 |
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 21 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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