by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 22 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other students better than California State University-Long Beach this year. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other report for California State University-Long Beach
Veteran students seeking a strong homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other program will find one at Florida State College at Jacksonville, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 85.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Florida State College at Jacksonville
A rank of #3 makes Franklin University one of the top homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Franklin University
Miami Dade College is a great choice for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other, landing the #4 spot this year. Miami Dade College scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other report for Miami Dade College
Virginia Commonwealth University is a great choice for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 81.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Eastern Kentucky University placed #6 among the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other program at Eastern Kentucky University
Florida SouthWestern State College placed #7 among the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. It scores 79.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Florida SouthWestern State College
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. Anne Arundel Community College scores 78.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Anne Arundel Community College
Michigan State University placed #9 among the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. Michigan State University scores 76.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Michigan State University
St Petersburg College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. St Petersburg College scores 76.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Ivy Tech Community College landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Ivy Tech Community College
University of New Haven came in at #12 for veteran homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other students this year. University of New Haven scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 59.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other report for University of New Haven
Utah Valley University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Utah Valley University
Savannah State University came in at #14 for veteran homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Savannah State University
Massachusetts Maritime Academy landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
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Catawba Valley Community College came in at #16 for veteran homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other at Catawba Valley Community College
Thomas Edison State University came in at #17 for veteran homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other report for Thomas Edison State University
Canisius University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other. It scores 72.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 82.9, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other program at Canisius University
Tiffin University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other report for Tiffin University
Florida Atlantic University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other. Florida Atlantic University scores 68.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. It scores 68.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.4, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other report for Tulane University of Louisiana
Neumann University placed #22 among the best homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other colleges for veterans. Neumann University scores 61.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 72.7, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other program at Neumann University
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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