by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 142,610 people earned their degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting, making the major the 12th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $37,355 and had an average of $25,230 in loans still to pay off.
Across Michigan, there were 2,721 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,701 and $23,222 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan” ranking analyzed 52 colleges that offered a degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs in the United States.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for michigan homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Ferris is located in Big Rapids, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 388 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.
Full Ferris State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Out of the 52 schools in the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Michigan State University is a large school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 212 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Located in Allendale, Michigan, this large public school awarded 156 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Grand Valley State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Wayne State University is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 124 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Wayne State Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Superior State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Sault Ste Marie, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 113 students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #6, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Western Michigan University is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 106 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Oakland University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and it awarded 107 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Northern Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Marquette, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 81 students in 2020-2021.
Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #9. Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Saginaw Valley State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Baker College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Owosso, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 65 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
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Madonna University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Madonna is a small school located in Livonia, Michigan that handed out 138 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
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Schoolcraft College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized school located in Livonia, Michigan that handed out 66 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
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Macomb Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Macomb Community College is a fairly large school located in Warren, Michigan that handed out 64 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
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Siena Heights University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Adrian, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 56 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Delta College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Delta College is located in University Center, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.
Full Delta College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
With a ranking of #16, Oakland Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan list. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 211 students in 2020-2021.
Full Oakland Community College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Lansing Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #16. LCC is a fairly large school located in Lansing, Michigan that handed out 74 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Lansing Community College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Grand Rapids Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.
Olivet College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Olivet, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.
Full Olivet College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Adrian College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #19. Adrian, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.
Full Adrian Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Washtenaw Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #21. Washtenaw Community College is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 62 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Washtenaw Community College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
St Clair County Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Port Huron, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
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Henry Ford College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking. Henry Ford College is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Michigan - Flint did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #24. University of Michigan - Flint is a medium-sized school located in Flint, Michigan that handed out 23 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #25. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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