2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong homeland security education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value homeland security schools.
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2027 Best Value Homeland Security Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Homeland Security Schools
Our analysis ranked Utah Valley University the best value for a degree in homeland security in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the homeland security program here. Early-career homeland security graduates make about $51,242. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Pikes Peak Community College one of the best values for homeland security. Set in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,510 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,110 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $16,066. Homeland Security graduates of Pikes Peak Community College earn a median of $41,037 early in their careers. Set against $16,066 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Idaho State University one of the best values for homeland security. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical student debt for homeland security graduates is $24,640. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $51,446. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Mesa State College one of the best values for homeland security. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,927, while out-of-state students pay about $25,124. Students borrow a median of $22,310 to complete the homeland security program here. Homeland Security graduates of Mesa State College earn a median of $43,617 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,310 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked 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 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).
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