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2027 Best Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Schools in the Southeast Region

20 Colleges in the United States
976 Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Degrees Awarded
$51,609 Avg Early-Career Salary

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their crisis/emergency/disaster management programs.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools.

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Best Schools for Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall crisis/emergency/disaster management education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

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No school ranked higher than University Of Central Florida this year for crisis/emergency/disaster management. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 60 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,790 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from University Of Central Florida

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Florida International University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 119 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, crisis/emergency/disaster management degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $78,638. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349. More information about a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Florida International University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management, ranking #3. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 21 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $53,507 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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American Public University System came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. American Public University System awarded about 279 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their crisis/emergency/disaster management degree from American Public University System earn around $69,808 in the first couple years of their career. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $16,339 in student loans. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management program report for American Public University System

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bowling Green. About 58% of students finish within six years. Western Kentucky University awarded about 15 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their crisis/emergency/disaster management degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $44,778 in the first couple years of their career. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Read more about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Western Kentucky University

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Jacksonville State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Jacksonville State University awarded about 46 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates of Jacksonville State University earn a median of $45,361 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,751. More information about a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Jacksonville State University

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Columbia Southern University placed #7 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit institution. Columbia Southern University graduates 26% of students within six years. Columbia Southern University awarded about 159 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their crisis/emergency/disaster management degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $73,839 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $32,683 to complete this degree. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management program report for Columbia Southern University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earned the #8 position for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 23% of students finish within six years. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide awarded about 16 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the crisis/emergency/disaster management program make about $48,676 in their early career. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read more about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College landed the #9 spot for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of St. Petersburg. St Petersburg College awarded about 14 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, crisis/emergency/disaster management degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $48,218. Typical student debt for the program is $24,385. Get the full crisis/emergency/disaster management details for St Petersburg College

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Rowan Cabarrus Community College earned the #10 position for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Rowan Cabarrus Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Rowan Cabarrus Community College awarded about 12 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates of Rowan Cabarrus Community College earn a median of $34,351 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,867 to complete this degree. Read more about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Rowan Cabarrus Community College

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Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Lander University came in at #11 for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a mid-sized public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 crisis/emergency/disaster management students who graduated with this degree at Lander University in the most recent data year. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates of Lander University earn a median of $37,548 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,064 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Lander University

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Arkansas State University Main Campus earned the #12 position for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Jonesboro. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 crisis/emergency/disaster management students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $72,464 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,399. Get the full crisis/emergency/disaster management details for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Eastern Kentucky University came in at #13 for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 crisis/emergency/disaster management students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the crisis/emergency/disaster management program make about $38,307 in their early career. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $28,343 in student loans. Get the full crisis/emergency/disaster management details for Eastern Kentucky University

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Wayne Community College earned the #14 position for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 31 crisis/emergency/disaster management students who graduated with this degree at Wayne Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the crisis/emergency/disaster management program make about $33,116 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management program report for Wayne Community College

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University earned the #15 position for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 62 crisis/emergency/disaster management students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the crisis/emergency/disaster management program make about $54,236 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,355 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in crisis/emergency/disaster management from Arkansas Tech University

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Saint Leo University awarded about 10 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, crisis/emergency/disaster management degree recipients from Saint Leo University generally make around $49,458. Typical student debt for the program is $32,116. Read more about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Saint Leo University

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Bethel University Tennessee came in at #17 for crisis/emergency/disaster management this year. Located in the town of McKenzie, Bethel University Tennessee is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 17% of students finish within six years. Bethel University Tennessee awarded about 13 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the crisis/emergency/disaster management program make about $78,275 in their early career. Bethel University Tennessee graduates carry a median of $31,919 in student loans. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management program report for Bethel University Tennessee

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Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute placed #18 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hudson. About 12 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees were awarded at Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute in the most recent year. Students who receive their crisis/emergency/disaster management degree from Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute earn around $44,734 in the first couple years of their career. Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $8,750 in student loans. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management program report for Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute

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Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 22 crisis/emergency/disaster management degrees were awarded at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, crisis/emergency/disaster management degree recipients from Fayetteville Technical Community College generally make around $40,584. Typical student debt for the program is $16,909. Read more about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Savannah State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 crisis/emergency/disaster management students who graduated with this degree at Savannah State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, crisis/emergency/disaster management degree recipients from Savannah State University generally make around $34,489. Savannah State University graduates carry a median of $31,576 in student loans. Read more about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Savannah State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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