by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 736 master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting to qualified students.
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The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting has to check out University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Lewis University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Lewis University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting needs to look into Southern Illinois University Carbondale. SIUC is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Carbondale.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Purdue University Global is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Purdue University Global
Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Michigan State University
Located in the fringe town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Grand Valley State University
WIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Macomb.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Western Illinois University
Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Loyola University Chicago
Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Xavier University
Located in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Aurora University
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 523 |
| Other Homeland Security | 90 |
| Fire Protection | 69 |
| Security Science and Technology | 54 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions | 1,238 |