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

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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 4th in West Virginia. In fact, 543 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in West Virginia to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 West Virginia

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

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

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best school in West Virginia for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fairmont State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont State is a small public school located in the town of Fairmont.

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#3

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

The excellent master’s degree programs at Marshall University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in West Virginia. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Huntington.

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#4

Salem University

Salem, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salem University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Salem is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Institute, WVSU is a public school with a small student population.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at West Virginia State University Report

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
South Carolina 70
Louisiana 262
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 5 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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