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2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region

14 Ranked Colleges
120 Degrees Awarded
$7,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Homeland Security is the 130th most popular major in the country with 6,303 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, homeland security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,439 and had an average of $30,424 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,501 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,288 and $32,762 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 120 homeland security graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,733 and $16,201 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in homeland security. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great homeland security programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the homeland security program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 14 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Middlesex County College

Edison, New Jersey
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Middlesex County College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Middlesex County College is a fairly large public school situated in Edison, New Jersey. It awarded 27 associates’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

Middlesex County College also made our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. The yearly cost to attend Middlesex County College is $6,649 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Middlesex County College

#2

Rockland Community College

Suffern, New York
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rockland Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Rockland Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Suffern, New York. It awarded 8 associates’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rockland Community College, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Rockland Community College is $10,271 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Rockland Community College

#3

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Raritan Valley Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. RVCC is located in Branchburg, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students list, RVCC has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend RVCC is $6,917 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students.

Read full report on Homeland Security at RVCC

#4

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brookdale Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Lincroft, New Jersey, this fairly large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified associates’s homeland security students in 2019-2020.

Brookdale Community College also took the #3 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Brookdale Community College is $9,156 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students.

Full Brookdale Community College Homeland Security Report

#5

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s homeland security degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CCAC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $9,047 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students per year to attend Community College of Allegheny County.

Full Community College of Allegheny County Homeland Security Report

#6

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
#8 in overall quality

Erie Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s homeland security degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Erie Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Erie Community College is $5,131 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students.

Full Erie Community College Homeland Security Report

#7

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
#5 in overall quality

SUNY Broome landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Broome is located in Binghamton, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Broome also made our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Broome is $6,604 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students.

Read more about Homeland Security at SUNY Broome

#10 in overall quality

SUNY Schenectady County Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Schenectady County Community College is a public institution located in Schenectady, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Schenectady, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $5,717 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students per year to attend SUNY Schenectady.

Read full report on Homeland Security at SUNY Schenectady

#9

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, College of Southern Maryland did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSM is a medium-sized public school situated in La Plata, Maryland. It awarded 5 associates’s homeland security degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students list, CSM has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CSM is $8,205 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students.

Read more about Homeland Security at College of Southern Maryland

#10

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
#4 in overall quality

Nassau Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

Nassau Community College also took the #4 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $4,594 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students per year to attend Nassau Community College.

Full Nassau Community College Homeland Security Report

#11

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, New York
#12 in overall quality

Onondaga Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Onondaga Community College is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

OCC also made our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. It costs about $7,390 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Homeland Security students per year to attend Onondaga Community College.

Read more about Homeland Security at Onondaga Community College

#12

Sullivan County Community College

Loch Sheldrake, New York
#9 in overall quality

Sullivan County Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. SUNY Sullivan is located in Loch Sheldrake, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Sullivan also made our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $8,613 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students per year to attend Sullivan County Community College.

Read more about Homeland Security at SUNY Sullivan

#13

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York
#13 in overall quality

Jefferson Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. Jefferson Community College is located in Watertown, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students list, Jefferson Community College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $10,911 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students per year to attend Jefferson Community College.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Jefferson Community College

#14

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
#14 in overall quality

Jamestown Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Jamestown Community College is located in Jamestown, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s homeland security degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Jamestown Community College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Homeland Security Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $8,416 for middle atlantic region associate degree homeland security students per year to attend Jamestown Community College.

Read full report on Homeland Security at Jamestown Community College

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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