2023 Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree 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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 180 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our analysis found Eastern Gateway Community College to be the most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Eastern Gateway Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Steubenville.
Of the 595 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Eastern Gateway Community College, 59% are male and 41% are female.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
Women make up 16% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Purdue University Global Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ivy Tech Community College is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 48% are male.
Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Ivy Tech Community College
Request Information
The in-demand associate degree programs at Fox Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 43% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Fox Valley Technical College Report
Request Information
The in-demand associate degree programs at Moraine Valley Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population.
About 26% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 74% are male.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Moraine Valley Community College Report
Request Information
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 41% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Request Information
William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 31% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, College of DuPage did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 28% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at College of DuPage Report
Request Information
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.
About 35% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 65% are male.
Request Information
With a ranking of #10, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Columbus State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
About 54% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 46% are male.
Request Information
Madison Area Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.
About 33% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 67% are male.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Madison Area Technical College Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #12, Ferris State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.
About 51% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 49% are male.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Ferris State University Report
Request Information
Schoolcraft College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Schoolcraft College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Livonia.
Women make up 29% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Schoolcraft College Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #14, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 46% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Gateway Technical College
Request Information
Vincennes University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Vincennes University is a fairly large public school located in the town of Vincennes.
Women make up 24% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Request Information
With a ranking of #16, Owens Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.
Of the 56 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Owens State Community College, 57% are male and 43% are female.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Owens Community College Report
Request Information
Stark State College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 48% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Request Information
Macomb Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Warren.
Women make up 45% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Macomb Community College Report
Request Information
Delta College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Delta College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of University Center.
About 44% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 56% are male.
Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Delta College
Request Information
With a ranking of #19, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 37% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at the school.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Sinclair Community College Report
Request Information
Lake Superior State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Lake Superior State University, 53% are male and 47% are female.
Request Information
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. Located in the large suburb of Blue Ash, UC Blue Ash College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 36% are male.
Request Information
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
About 43% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 57% are male.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Chippewa Valley Technical College Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #23, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at NWTC, 71% are male and 29% are female.
Request Information
Lorain County Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. LCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Elyria.
About 59% of the students majoring in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at the school are women while 41% are male.
Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Lorain County Community College Report
Request InformationRest of the Top Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Law Enforcement & Firefighting students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 31 | Baker College | Owosso, MI |
| 31 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL |
| 31 | Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL |
| 34 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL |
| 35 | College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL |
| 35 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL |
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 Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,647 |
| Michigan | 2,277 |
| Ohio | 3,212 |
| Illinois | 3,067 |
| Wisconsin | 1,324 |
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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.