by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Homeland Security](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/other-homeland-security-emergency-preparedness/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for other homeland security students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other homeland security degrees they offer, see the list below.
St Petersburg College earned the #1 spot for value among other homeland security schools in Florida. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Students borrow a median of $37,970 to complete the other homeland security program here. Early-career other homeland security graduates make about $49,271. That is a strong return on a $37,970 median debt.
Miami Dade College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other homeland security, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the other homeland security program here. Other Homeland Security graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $43,666 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other homeland security schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,657, with out-of-state students paying around $9,631. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete the other homeland security program here. Early-career other homeland security graduates make about $50,091. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt.
Edison State College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other homeland security schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,401, with out-of-state students paying around $12,979. Other Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Other Homeland Security graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $48,873 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,356 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida Atlantic University earned it the #5 place for other homeland security. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Other Homeland Security graduates carry a median of $20,221 in student loans. Early-career other homeland security graduates make about $37,561. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida Atlantic University admits about 66% of applicants.
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota placed #6 among the best values for other homeland security. Located in the suburb of Bradenton, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,074, compared with $11,595 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other homeland security graduates is $17,360. Other Homeland Security graduates of State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn a median of $50,906 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,360 median debt.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.