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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana

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Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting was ranked 9th in Louisiana. In fact, 262 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana

The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Louisiana Schools for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

#1

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

Our analysis found McNeese State University to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Louisiana. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public college with a large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Louisiana at Monroe is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. ULM is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Monroe.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern University and A & M College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Southern University and A & M College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Tulane University of Louisiana is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #6 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Grambling State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Grambling, GSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Southern University at New Orleans did quite well on this year’s best schools for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. SUNO is a small public school located in the large city of New Orleans.

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Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 44
Florida 970
Virginia 858
Tennessee 131
North Carolina 111
Georgia 136
West Virginia 543
South Carolina 70
Kentucky 340
Arkansas 45
Alabama 454

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 7,783
Homeland Security 2,759
Security Science and Technology 1,875
Other Homeland Security 456
Fire Protection 172

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 53,252
Legal Professions 45,189
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 10,452
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 1,613

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Barry Bahler.

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