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2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

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Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 141,046 people earned their degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting, making the major the 12th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,494 and had an average of $25,120 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 19,253 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,738 and $24,990 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,279 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 30 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 26 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public institution located in Killeen, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A & M University - Central Texas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $13,561.

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#19 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Laredo, Texas, and it awarded 23 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school awarded 25 degrees to qualified masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas at Dallas. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. UNT Dallas is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students with aid list, UNT Dallas has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT Dallas are $13,681, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #5 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 148 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UOPX - Arizona, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Houston - Downtown did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. University of Houston - Downtown is located in Houston, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.

UH Downtown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Downtown are $15,739, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Lamar University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Beaumont, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 86 students in 2019-2020.

Lamar University also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 14 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
#20 in overall quality

Northeastern State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

NSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $10,600.

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#10

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 144 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students with aid list, SHSU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#23 in overall quality

MSU Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, and it awarded 7 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Texas, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 17 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

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The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UTEP is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 9 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.

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#13

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
#4 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. ASU - Skysong is a large school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 353 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong also took the #4 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Tyler, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 17 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Tarleton State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tarleton is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarleton also took the #13 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton State University are $15,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Angelo State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Angelo State is a fairly large school located in San Angelo, Texas that handed out 23 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

Angelo State also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State are $14,396.

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#18

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 19 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 29 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

West Texas A&M University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Canyon, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at West Texas A&M University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

American InterContinental University - Online did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Schaumburg, Illinois. It awarded 46 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students with aid list, AIU Online has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AIU Online are $12,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. UCO is a fairly large public school situated in Edmond, Oklahoma. It awarded 15 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students with aid list, UCO has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas

Prairie View A & M University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Prairie View, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2019-2020.

PVAMU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at PVAMU are $17,071.

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#25

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas

Texas Southern University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas Southern University is a medium-sized public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 12 masters’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TSU are $13,221.

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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%.

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  • *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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