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2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools

528 Colleges
$37,355 Avg Salary
$25,230 Avg Student Debt

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.

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.

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

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 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 be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. American Military University is a very 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly 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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#4

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Out of the 528 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 4 spot on the 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Purdue University Global Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Sam Houston State University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students pursuing an online degree. Located in the distant 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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#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. AIU Online is a fairly 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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#9

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Grand Canyon University Report

#10

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

Rio Hondo College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public school with a large student population.

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#11

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

With a ranking of #11, Monroe College did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit school 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Monroe College Report

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a very 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Report

#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

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 city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a fairly 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Florida Atlantic University Report

University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. UMGC is a very large public school located in the 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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#15

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

With a ranking of #15, Saint Leo University did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-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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#16

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the midsize 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 came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Southern New Hampshire University Report

Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school 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.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Arizona State University - Skysong

With a ranking of #19, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. UNT is a very large public school located in the midsize 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of North Texas Report

El Paso Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools ranking. El Paso Community College is a fairly 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at El Paso Community College Report

Western Illinois 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 #21 on the list. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a medium-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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Western Illinois University Report

Utah Valley 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 #22 on the list. UVU is a very large public school located in the small 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.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Utah Valley University

With a ranking of #23, University of Houston - Downtown did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the large 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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#24

Post University

Waterbury, CT

Post 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 #24 on the list. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Post University Report

#25

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

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 school 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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#26

Park University

Parkville, MO
#27

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA
#29

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA
#30

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ
#32

Troy University

Troy, AL
#34

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN
#35

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL
#36

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA
#36

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS
#38

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#39

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA
#40

National University

La Jolla, CA
#40

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX
#44

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#45

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL
#46

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE
#47

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX
#48

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO
#49

Excelsior College

Albany, NY
#49

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 528 different United States homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
52 Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC
53 Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA
53 Ball State University Muncie, IN
55 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ
56 North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
57 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
58 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
59 University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA
60 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
61 Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC
62 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
63 Capella University Minneapolis, MN
64 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY
65 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
66 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
67 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
67 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
67 Lewis University Romeoville, IL
70 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
71 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL
71 Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX
73 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
74 Klamath Community College Klamath Falls, OR
75 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
76 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
77 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
78 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
79 Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC
79 Union County College Cranford, NJ
79 National American University - Rapid City Rapid City, SD

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.

Rank College Location
82 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
83 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK
83 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX
83 Colorado State University - Global Campus Greenwood Village, CO
86 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
86 Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
86 American InterContinental University - Atlanta Atlanta, GA
89 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
90 Hopkinsville Community College Hopkinsville, KY
90 Davidson County Community College Thomasville, NC
90 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
90 SUNY Canton Canton, NY
90 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
95 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI
96 Anna Maria College Paxton, MA
97 Yavapai College Prescott, AZ
98 Bryant & Stratton College - Online Orchard Park, NY
99 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
100 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
100 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
102 Ocean County College Toms River, NJ
102 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
104 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
104 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL

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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.

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