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With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin” ranking - to help you make that decision.
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 Wisconsin, there were 1,919 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,137 and $21,180 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin” ranking looked at 37 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Platteville. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized school is located in Platteville, Wisconsin, and it awarded 210 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Full University of Wisconsin - Platteville Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 123 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fox Valley Technical College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin. Fox Valley Technical College is located in Appleton, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 184 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Milwaukee Area Technical College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 76 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 37 schools in the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a fairly large public school situated in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It awarded 74 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 118 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full WCTC Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Madison Area Technical College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Madison Area Technical College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 125 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Gateway Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Kenosha, Wisconsin 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 165 students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Parkside is a small public school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It awarded 45 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #11. Eau Claire, Wisconsin 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 90 students in 2020-2021.
Full CVTC Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #11. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees to qualified students.
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Blackhawk Technical College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, this small public school awarded 81 degrees to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Blackhawk Technical College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
With a ranking of #14, Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 35 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Western Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. This small school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 57 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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Mid-State Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Mid-State Technical College is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 75 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Northcentral Technical College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Wausau, Wisconsin. It awarded 67 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #18. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 26 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Herzing University - Madison Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Marian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.
Full Marian University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
With a ranking of #20, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a small public school situated in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. It awarded 32 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full WITC Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Carthage College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. Kenosha, Wisconsin 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 18 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Carthage Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Carroll University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. Carroll U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Carroll U Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
With a ranking of #23, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin list. Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Moraine Park Technical College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and it awarded 14 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Lakeshore Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Lakeshore Technical College is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Wisconsin. It awarded 25 ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees in 2020-2021.
Full LTC Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, this small public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified ’s homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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