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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at American Public University System

1,270 Bachelor's Degrees
371 Master's Degrees
#15 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how American Military University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Degrees Available at American Military University

American Military University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors, American Military University came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (With Aid) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduate Certificate Schools 4
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools 7
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduate Degree Schools 8
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (With Aid) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools 15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 15
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $48-$75k) 20
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $48-$75k) 21
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income Over $110k) 22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $0-$30k) 28
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (With Aid) 31
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $75-$110k) 36
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $30-$48k) 38
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 42
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $30-$48k) 43
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (With Aid) 48
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 49
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges for Veterans 56
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $0-$30k) 60
Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Income $0-$30k) 66
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates 88
Highest Paid Associate Degree Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates 106
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates 109
Highest Paid Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates 202

Popularity of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at American Military University

During the 2020-2021 academic year, American Public University System handed out 1270 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 1,164 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 371 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from American Military University. This makes it the #3 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Student Diversity at American Military University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at American Public University System.

American Military University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate’s Program

The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at American Military University awarded 202 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a associate's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 27
White 99
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 36

American Military University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 79% of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at American Military University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 18
Black or African American 172
Hispanic or Latino 180
White 741
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 152

American Military University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Program

Of the 371 students who earned a master's degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting from American Military University in 2020-2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 54
Hispanic or Latino 39
White 219
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 44

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 912
Homeland Security 897
Fire Protection 104
Security Science and Technology 84

Related Major Annual Graduates
Legal Professions 182

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