2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools
Finding the Most Popular Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 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.
The Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 528 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
2023 Most Popular Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the United States
Check out the online homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Online Schools in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular online school in the United States for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $22,904 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $16,312.
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The excellent online programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the United States. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debtload of $30,426.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sam Houston State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from SHSU carry an average student debtload of $24,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
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Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #6 on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Liberty University take out $30,217 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $318, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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American InterContinental University - Online came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. AIU Online is a large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from AIU Online take out $37,970 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $115.
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Grand Canyon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #9 on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
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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With a ranking of #10, Rio Hondo College did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the large suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Monroe College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Monroe College take out $21,049 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.
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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs accumulate an average of around $51,635 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.
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Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from FAU take out $19,688 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $179.
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With a ranking of #14, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $23,985 in student debt.
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Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from St. Leo University take out $35,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.
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South Texas College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.
While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $6,750 in student debt.
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Southern New Hampshire University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #17 on the list. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from SNHU take out $26,230 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $352, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #18, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.
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.
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University of North Texas landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. UNT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denton.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at UNT take out an average of $20,375 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.
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El Paso Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #20 on the list. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of El Paso.
After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from El Paso Community College carry an average student debtload of $5,500.
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Western Illinois University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at WIU take out an average of $22,875 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $218, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Utah Valley University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. UVU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Orem.
On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from UVU take out $15,002 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Houston - Downtown landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UH Downtown accumulate an average of around $29,750 in student debt.
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Post University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Waterbury.
The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Post University take out is $31,664.
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Kennesaw State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debtload of $27,767. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $317, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 528 different United States homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for online Law Enforcement & Firefighting students that almost earned our Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools award.
Most Popular Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting by Region
View the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a specific region near you.
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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 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.