by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 118 master's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 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 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 North Carolina.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
It is hard to beat Fayetteville State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Fayetteville State University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting has to look into East Carolina University. ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from East Carolina University
North Carolina Central University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from North Carolina Central University
Explore all the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 43 |
| Florida | 34 | 893 |
| Virginia | 33 | 726 |
| Georgia | 32 | 127 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 111 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 269 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 464 |
| Alabama | 30 | 453 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 258 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 70 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 42 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 112 |
| Security Science and Technology | 5 |
| Homeland Security | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions | 170 |