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2023 Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region

206 Colleges
$35,660 Avg Salary
$27,965 Avg Student Debt

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 142,610 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 206 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online programs were the most popular 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 Southeast Region .

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular online school in the Southeast Region for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University 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 Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $22,904 in student debt.

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Out of the 206 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from American Military University take out $16,312 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $30,217 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $318.

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#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida Atlantic University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students pursuing an online degree. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at FAU accumulate an average of around $19,688 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $179.

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#5

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Leo University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region list. St. Leo University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Leo.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at St. Leo University accumulate an average of around $35,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Kennesaw State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from KSU Georgia take out $27,767 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $317.

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#7

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $29,063 in student debt.

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Albany Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Albany Technical College accumulate an average of around $17,402 in student debt.

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#9

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN

Bethel University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region list. Bethel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McKenzie.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Bethel take out $28,216 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL

Polk State 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 #10 on the list. Polk State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Winter Haven.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Polk State take out an average of $15,938 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#11

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Central Georgia Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. CGTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at CGTC take out an average of $16,188 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State 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 #12 on the list. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Georgia State take out $27,665 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $156.

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With a ranking of #13, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at WCU take out an average of $21,928 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

St Petersburg College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region list. SPC is a very large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.

The average amount in student loans that homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at SPC take out is $19,015.

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#16

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

With a ranking of #16, Fayetteville State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Fayetteville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fayetteville.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at Fayetteville State University take out an average of $27,219 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

With a ranking of #17, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Georgia Military College take out $13,739 in student loans while working on their degree.

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North Carolina Central 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 #18 on the list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Durham.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at North Carolina Central University accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $145.

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#19

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates from Indian River State College carry an average student debtload of $10,083.

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With a ranking of #20, Fayetteville Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#21

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors at UofM take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY

Somerset Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students. It came in at #23 on the list. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Little Rock.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at UA Little Rock accumulate an average of around $27,174 in student debt.

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#24

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.

While working on their degree, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $25,125 in student debt.

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

Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#26

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC
#27

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA
#30

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for online Law Enforcement & Firefighting students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Online Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
34 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
35 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
36 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
37 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
37 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
39 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY
40 Beaufort County Community College Washington, NC
40 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

Explore the most popular online homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,253
West Virginia 2,543
South Carolina 1,049
Florida 6,464
Virginia 3,572
Arkansas 735
Mississippi 640
Louisiana 1,112
Alabama 2,863
Kentucky 1,321
Georgia 2,338
Tennessee 1,330

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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

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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