A homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other degree prepares graduates for careers in various fields. 62 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $67,934 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,381–$91,386). Where you study it matters: across 15 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $48,039 to $140,283.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $140,283 | $142,669 | $125,391 | $17,500 | C+ |
| 2 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $85,256 | $75,077 | $55,702 | $25,000 | A |
| 3 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $78,651 | $69,031 | — | — | B |
| 4 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $72,239 | $65,780 | $45,696 | $20,000 | C |
| 5 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $71,296 | $76,084 | $46,145 | $27,000 | F |
| 6 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $69,932 | $62,961 | $42,455 | $27,000 | C |
| 7 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $64,914 | $75,143 | $46,735 | $25,697 | A+ |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $63,162 | $67,228 | $49,271 | $30,000 | B |
| 9 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $62,942 | $59,908 | — | — | D |
| 10 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $60,067 | $63,934 | $43,666 | $13,000 | B+ |
| 11 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $58,382 | $60,437 | $37,751 | $26,000 | F |
| 12 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $56,162 | $59,777 | $37,561 | $18,375 | B |
| 13 | Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL | $55,414 | $58,981 | $48,873 | — | B |
| 14 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $55,284 | $58,843 | $50,091 | $16,888 | C+ |
| 15 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $48,039 | $47,198 | — | — | C |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
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Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 33 | B+ |
| 2 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | 88 | B |
| 3 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 70 | B |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | 51 | B |
| 5 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | 123 | C+ |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | 82 | C+ |
| 7 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | 71 | C+ |
| 8 | St Petersburg College | St. Petersburg, FL | 62 | C+ |
| 9 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | 45 | C+ |
| 10 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 31 | C+ |
| 11 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH | 59 | C |
| 12 | University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | 49 | C |
| 13 | Neumann University | Aston, PA | 42 | C |
| 14 | Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | 38 | C |
| 15 | Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ | 26 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | 123 | C+ |
| 2 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | 88 | B |
| 3 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | 82 | C+ |
| 4 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | 71 | C+ |
| 5 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 70 | B |
| 6 | St Petersburg College | St. Petersburg, FL | 62 | C+ |
| 7 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH | 59 | C |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | 51 | B |
| 9 | University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | 49 | C |
| 10 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | 45 | C+ |
| 11 | Neumann University | Aston, PA | 42 | C |
| 12 | Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | 38 | C |
| 13 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 33 | B+ |
| 14 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 31 | C+ |
| 15 | Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ | 26 | C |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other is a degree program offered at 62 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 1,217 students graduate with this degree.