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2023 Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

95 Colleges
$6,566 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$42,569 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting School for You

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the #12 most popular major in the country with 142,610 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 95 schools in the Plains States 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. 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.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a .

Top 15% Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools

$3,780 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Community College Area the best value school in the Plains States Region for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

Southeast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,780 in tuition and fees each year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Southeast Community College take out $14,578 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$5,010 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Northeast Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeast are $5,010 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Northeast take out is $11,079.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alexandria Technical & Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ATCC are $5,910 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at ATCC take out is $15,750.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ATCC also is in the top 20% of our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Alexandria Technical & Community College Report

#4

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Out of the 95 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Hennepin Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

North Hennepin Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,882 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at North Hennepin Community College take out is $25,850.

North Hennepin Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at North Hennepin Community College Report

$5,815 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community 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 Plains States Region . Located in the fringe town of Cloquet, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College are $5,815 a year. While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College accumulate an average of around $17,750 in student debt.

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#6

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

With a ranking of #6, Normandale 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 Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Normandale Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,789 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Normandale Community College also is in the top 15% of our Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.

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#7

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND
$5,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Lake Region State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #7 on the list. Lake Region State College is a small public school located in the remote town of Devils Lake.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lake Region State College are $5,000 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Lake Region State College take out is $12,750.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Lake Region State College Report

$4,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Metropolitan Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $4,680 per year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from MCC take out $13,539 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN
$5,741 Average Tuition & Fees

Hennepin Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hennepin Technical College are $5,741 a year. The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Hennepin Technical College take out is $20,396.

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#10

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN
$5,809 Average Tuition & Fees

Inver Hills Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. IHCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at IHCC are $5,809 a year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at IHCC take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Inver Hills Community College Report

$6,052 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Community and Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northland Community and Technical College are $6,052 per year.

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Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.

LATI undergraduate students pay an average of $6,718 in tuition and fees each year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at LATI take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Lake Area Technical Institute Report

#13

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN
$5,907 Average Tuition & Fees

Century College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Century College are $5,907 a year. On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Century College take out $29,451 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#14

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE
$7,458 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Wayne State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. WSC is a small public school located in the distant town of Wayne.

WSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,458 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from WSC carry an average student debtload of $25,086.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Law Enforcement & Firefighting students in the Plains States Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
15 Chadron State College Chadron, NE
16 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Fayette, MO
17 Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
18 Hibbing Community College Hibbing, MN
19 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO

Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges by State

Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 722
Minnesota 1,643
Iowa 883
South Dakota 154
Missouri 1,500
Nebraska 729
North Dakota 271

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

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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