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2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region

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Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 12th most popular major in the country with 142,610 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $37,355 and had an average of $25,230 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 7,754 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,569 and $29,396 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 191 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. To top this list, a school must have a successful homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region”.

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Out of the 191 schools in the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school handed out 335 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Walden University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Walden University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 269 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Walden University

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Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waldorf University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Forest City, Iowa, this small private for-profit school handed out 242 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Waldorf

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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 236 students in 2020-2021.

Full Capella University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 205 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Columbia College Missouri

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Park University
Parkville, Missouri

With a ranking of #6, Park University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Park University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Parkville, Missouri. It awarded 223 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Park University

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Grantham University
Lenexa, Kansas

With a ranking of #7, Grantham University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Lenexa, Kansas, and it awarded 177 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Grantham University

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

With a ranking of #8, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Warrensburg, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 221 students in 2020-2021.

Full University of Central Missouri Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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Iowa State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 135 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Iowa State University

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With a ranking of #10, Missouri Southern State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Missouri Southern is a small school located in Joplin, Missouri that handed out 271 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Missouri Southern State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Metropolitan State University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 141 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Metropolitan State University

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 132 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Webster University

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 105 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Century College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 121 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Century College

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Wichita State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Wichita, Kansas, this fairly large public school awarded 92 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Wichita State University

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at St. Cloud State University

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With a ranking of #18, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 82 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. DMACC is located in Ankeny, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 439 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Des Moines Area Community College

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. Bemidji State University is a small school located in Bemidji, Minnesota that handed out 69 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Bemidji State University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

With a ranking of #20, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Charles, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 69 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Lindenwood University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 86 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at UND

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Bellevue University is a fairly large school located in Bellevue, Nebraska that handed out 70 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Bellevue University

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Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 128 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Alexandria Technical & Community College

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Wayne State College
Wayne, Nebraska

Wayne State College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Wayne State College is a public institution located in Wayne, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 58 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at WSC

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

With a ranking of #23, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

Rest of the Best 28 in Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in the Plains States Region

Not only did these schools make the top 28 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas

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