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2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools

252 Colleges
$36,440 Avg Salary
$30,522 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 252 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing an online bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular online school in the United States for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their bachelor’s degree. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

Women make up 21% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at American Public University System Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sam Houston State University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 902 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at SHSU, 37% are male and 63% are female.

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#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

Women make up 13% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Phoenix - Arizona is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their online bachelor’s degree. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

Of the 805 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at UOPX - Arizona, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

Women make up 43% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

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

#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Purdue University Global did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.

About 41% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 59% are male.

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

#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

About 45% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 55% are male.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 417 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, 49% are male and 51% are female.

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

#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a very large student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 40% are male.

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University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

Of the 486 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at UMGC, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#12

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 325 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at St. Leo University, 51% are male and 49% are female.

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American InterContinental University - Online landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. AIU Online is a large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.

About 51% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 49% are male.

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University of North Texas landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. UNT is a very large public school located in the city of Denton.

Women make up 59% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

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

Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 262 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at ASU - Skysong, 37% are male and 63% are female.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Arizona State University - Skysong Report

Western Illinois University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 62% are male.

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

#17

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Monroe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 246 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Monroe College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#18

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 221 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at KSU Georgia, 48% are male and 52% are female.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Kennesaw State University Report

University of Houston - Downtown landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 65% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Houston - Downtown Report

#20

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.

Women make up 45% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

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

#21

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. CWU is a large public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg.

Of the 177 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at CWU, 49% are male and 51% are female.

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#22

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 166 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Georgia State, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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#23

National University

La Jolla, CA

National University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.

Women make up 37% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.

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

With a ranking of #24, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their online bachelor’s degree. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.

About 57% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 43% are male.

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

#25

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

With a ranking of #25, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 47% are male.

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

#26

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA
#27

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN
#28

Park University

Parkville, MO
#29

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO
#31

Post University

Waterbury, CT
#32

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC
#33

Ball State University

Muncie, IN
#35

Excelsior College

Albany, NY
#37

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
#37

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ

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 Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
39 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
40 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
40 Lewis University Romeoville, IL
42 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
43 Berkeley College - New York New York, NY
44 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL
44 Grantham University Lenexa, KS
46 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
47 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
48 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
48 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
50 Utah Valley University Orem, UT

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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.

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