by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 46 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,161 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting to qualified students.
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The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students working on their bachelor's degree.
The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting needs to check out Champlain College. Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Burlington.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Champlain College
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Northeastern University
It's difficult to beat Roger Williams University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Roger Williams University
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Southern New Hampshire University
Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Salve Regina University
Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of New Haven
Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Westfield State University
Fisher College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Fisher College
UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Explore the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 1,606 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 899 |
| Vermont | 32 | 261 |
| Maine | 32 | 141 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 319 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 935 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 3,524 |
| Security Science and Technology | 272 |
| Other Homeland Security | 135 |
| Homeland Security | 115 |
| Fire Protection | 115 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions | 364 |
