by our College Data Analytics Team
[Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting, no school beat United Tribes Technical College this year. Set in the suburb of Bismarck, United Tribes Technical College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,232. Graduates go on to earn a median of $25,292 ten years after entry.
A rank of #2 makes Minot State University one of the best values for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Set in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,702. Students borrow a median of $26,343 to complete the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program here. Soon after graduation, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree recipients from Minot State University generally make around $45,579. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Lake Region State College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. Located in the town of Devils Lake, Lake Region State College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,520. Students borrow a median of $10,131 to complete the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program here. Early-career homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates make about $57,765. That is a strong return on a $10,131 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates carry a median of $23,315 in student loans. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $38,101 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,315 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mary earned it the #5 place for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck. Students from in state pay about $22,356 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,983 to complete the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program here. Early-career homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates make about $65,565. Set against $26,983 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mary admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of North Dakota earned the #6 position for value in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting graduates is $19,875. Soon after graduation, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree recipients from University Of North Dakota generally make around $42,825. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Dakota admits about 77% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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