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2027 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Ohio

62 Colleges in the United States
3,762 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Degrees Awarded
$42,820 Avg Early-Career Salary

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 62 schools to find the best for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students.

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Best Schools for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

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No school ranked higher than Ohio University Main Campus this year for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 103 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $44,159. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500. Get the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting details for Ohio University Main Campus

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

A rank of #2 makes Cedarville University one of the top schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 23 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $57,104 in their early career. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $22,110 in student loans. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Cedarville University

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 362 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $49,712 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,253. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program will find one at University Of Dayton, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Dayton awarded about 45 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree from University Of Dayton earn around $25,150 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for University Of Dayton

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Students looking for a strong homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program will find one at Bowling Green State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 118 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,468 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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The University Of Findlay came in at #6 for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 16 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at The University Of Findlay in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $57,676. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from The University Of Findlay

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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 13 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State Technical And Community College in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn a median of $91,944 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,125. Get the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting details for Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

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University Of Toledo came in at #8 for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 51 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at University Of Toledo in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $37,548 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for University Of Toledo

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Baldwin Wallace College landed the #9 spot for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $42,407 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at Baldwin Wallace College

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University placed #10 among the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Xavier University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree from Xavier University earn around $48,079 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,396. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for Xavier University

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Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #11 for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. There were roughly 31 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $38,595 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,149 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Cuyahoga Community College District

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Columbus State Community College placed #12 among the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 153 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree. Get the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting details for Columbus State Community College

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville came in at #13 for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Steubenville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 12 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $43,020 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,029. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College earned the #14 position for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Perrysburg. About 80 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at Owens Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree from Owens Community College earn around $51,319 in the first couple years of their career. Owens Community College graduates carry a median of $15,663 in student loans. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for Owens Community College

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Kent State University At Kent placed #15 among the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. About 156 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $33,980 in their early career. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Central Ohio Technical College placed #16 among the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. Central Ohio Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Newark. About 59 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at Central Ohio Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree from Central Ohio Technical College earn around $40,065 in the first couple years of their career. Central Ohio Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,779 in student loans. Read more about the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at Central Ohio Technical College

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Youngstown State University landed the #17 spot for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 148 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $37,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,465. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Youngstown State University

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Franklin University landed the #18 spot for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Franklin University graduates 3% of students within six years. Franklin University awarded about 115 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program make about $38,103 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete this degree. See the full homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program report for Franklin University

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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. Set in the suburb of Batavia, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a large public institution. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College awarded about 11 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn a median of $38,399 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College graduates carry a median of $16,799 in student loans. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earned the #20 position for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Set in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a large public institution. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College awarded about 21 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earn a median of $38,399 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,799. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University placed #21 among the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ashland. Ashland University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Ashland University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Ashland University earn a median of $42,172 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,406. Read more about the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at Ashland University

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North Central State College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mansfield. There were roughly 34 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at North Central State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree recipients from North Central State College generally make around $50,218. Typical student debt for the program is $10,782. Read more about the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at North Central State College

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Ohio Northern University landed the #23 spot for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ada. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with this degree at Ohio Northern University in the most recent data year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Ohio Northern University earn a median of $38,918 early in their careers. Ohio Northern University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at Ohio Northern University

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University Of Mount Union ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Alliance. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 12 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at University Of Mount Union in the most recent year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of University Of Mount Union earn a median of $38,440 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University Of Mount Union

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Lakeland Community College earned the #25 position for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting this year. Lakeland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirtland. About 19 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degrees were awarded at Lakeland Community College in the most recent year. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates of Lakeland Community College earn a median of $51,941 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,857. More information about a degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Lakeland Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting ranking:

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
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Stark State College
North Canton, OH
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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
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Zane State College
Zanesville, OH
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Auburn Career Center
Concord Twp, OH
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Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.

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