by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,529 associate degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting to qualified students.
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Your choice of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges 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 associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students seeking a an associate degree.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from University of Phoenix - Arizona
It is hard to beat Rio Salado College if you want to pursue an associate degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Rio Salado College
It is hard to beat American InterContinental University - Online if you want to pursue an associate degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the city of Chandler, AIU Online is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from American InterContinental University - Online
Glendale Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Glendale Community College
Yavapai College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Prescott.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Yavapai College
Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Phoenix College
Located in the large city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Mesa Community College
Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Pima Community College
Explore all the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 2,459 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 283 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 253 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1,388 |
| Fire Protection | 62 |
| Security Science and Technology | 44 |
| Homeland Security | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions | 230 |