2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security in the Southwest Region

Homeland Security is about average in terms of popularity for associate degrees programs. That is, it ranks #126 out of the 312 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 32 associate degrees in homeland security to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Homeland Security School for Your Associate Degree

The homeland security associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality homeland security program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for homeland security.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Homeland Security in the Southwest Region

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in homeland security.

Most Well Attended Schools for Homeland Security Students Working on Their Associate

1

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ

17 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AZ

#1 Best Quality In AZ

Arizona Western College is a popular option for individuals interested in an associate degree in homeland security. Located in the small city of Yuma, AWC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in homeland security in Arizona.

There were about 17 homeland security individuals who graduated with this degree at AWC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in homeland security from Arizona Western College

2

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM

7 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In NM

#1 Best Quality In NM

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana if you wish to pursue an associate degree in homeland security. NMSU Dona Ana is a medium-sized public university located in the rural area of Las Cruces. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in homeland security in New Mexico. More information about a associate in homeland security from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

3

Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

5 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In OK

#1 Best Quality In OK

Rose State College is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in homeland security. RSC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Midwest City. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in homeland security in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 5 homeland security individuals who graduated with this degree at RSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in homeland security from Rose State College

4

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

3 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In TX

#1 Best Quality In TX

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in homeland security has to take a look at Austin Community College District. Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the city of Austin. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in homeland security in Texas.

There were about 3 homeland security individuals who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in homeland security from Austin Community College District

5

American InterContinental University - Online
Schaumburg, IL

2 Annual Associate Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

AIU Online is a large private for-profit university located in the rural area of Schaumburg. More information about a associate in homeland security from American InterContinental University - Online

6

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ

#3 Most Popular In AZ

Yavapai College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Prescott. More information about a associate in homeland security from Yavapai College

Best Homeland Security Colleges by State

Explore the most popular homeland security schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	192	0
Arizona	165	12
Oklahoma	135	3

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Homeland Security Related Rankings by Major

Homeland Security is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.

Homeland Security Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Homeland Security	17
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management	8
Critical Infrastructure Protection	7

Majors Similar to Homeland Security

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections	3,711
Fire Protection	342
Security Science and Technology	52
Other Homeland Security	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.