2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting School for You
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 3,897 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
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 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 Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Arizona 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. 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.
Top 10 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools
Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the best value school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Rio Salado College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rio Salado College are $2,070 a year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Rio Salado College carry an average student debtload of $9,131.
Rio Salado College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Phoenix College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Phoenix College are $2,070 per year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Phoenix College take out $9,275 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Yavapai College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Yavapai College undergraduate students pay an average of $2,600 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Yavapai College carry an average student debtload of $14,479.
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Out of the 11 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Cochise County Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cochise College are $2,184 per year.
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Out of the 11 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Glendale Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Glendale Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Glendale.
Glendale Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $2,070 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Arizona Western College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. AWC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Yuma.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at AWC are $2,700 per year.
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With a ranking of #7, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pima County Community College District are $2,250 a year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Pima County Community College District take out $8,994 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona ranking. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
UOPX - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $38,923. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $182.
UOPX - Arizona also took the #4 spot in our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona rankings.
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Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $10,818 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $21,520. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $329.
ASU - Skysong also made our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arizona list, coming in at #3.
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With a ranking of #10, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $26,622. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $213.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 8,278 |
| New Mexico | 630 |
| Oklahoma | 1,017 |
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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 11 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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