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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Alabama

25 accredited institutions in Alabama offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

25
Colleges
2,262
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Alabama

1
PublicBachelor's
Troy University
Troy
384
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$9,792
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
342
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$10,290
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
312
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,832
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Faulkner University
Montgomery
264
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$21,930
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,384
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of South Alabama
Mobile
132
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$8,976
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Alabama State University
Montgomery
129
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,328
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of North Alabama
Florence
120
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,200
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Alabama A & M University
Normal
96
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$8,610
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
63
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,568
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Miles College
Fairfield
60
Graduates/yr
$11,164
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$12,521
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicAssociate's
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City
60
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville
48
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan
45
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
Athens State University
Athens
39
Graduates/yr
$7,530
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Huntingdon College
Montgomery
30
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$27,150
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$21,553
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa
30
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,548
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$15,446
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals
27
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
18
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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19
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Amridge University
Montgomery
18
Graduates/yr
$9,480
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicBachelor's
University of West Alabama
Livingston
12
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$9,100
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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21
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery
12
Graduates/yr
$15,732
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$16,604
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville
9
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner
6
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
3
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham
3
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$12,360
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$19,256
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Alabama

Alabama has 25 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 2,262 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.