by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Rocky Mountains 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 231 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
Weber State University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. WSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ogden.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Weber State University
It's difficult to beat Boise State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Boise State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting needs to look into University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado State University - Global Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the city of Aurora, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Colorado State University - Global Campus
Located in the city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Utah Valley University
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 194 |
| Other Homeland Security | 23 |
| Security Science and Technology | 14 |
