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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Florida

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

55
Colleges
12,099
Graduates/yr
36
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Florida

1
PublicBachelor's
Florida International University
Miami
1,731
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$4,721
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Florida State University
Tallahassee
1,683
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$4,640
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Florida
Orlando
1,587
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$4,478
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
993
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$2,522
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
693
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$26,240
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$17,846
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Miami Dade College
Miami
477
Graduates/yr
$1,987
In-State Tuition
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7
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
408
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$22,936
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$35,650
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
354
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$3,996
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Valencia College
Orlando
321
Graduates/yr
$1,984
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
306
Graduates/yr
21%
Acceptance
$3,152
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa
252
Graduates/yr
$1,925
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg
219
Graduates/yr
$1,943
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
210
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$40,680
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$33,925
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce
207
Graduates/yr
$2,496
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale
204
Graduates/yr
$1,968
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicMaster's
University of South Florida
Tampa
198
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$4,559
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicAssociate's
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers
177
Graduates/yr
$2,436
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicBachelor's
Polk State College
Winter Haven
141
Graduates/yr
$2,483
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicBachelor's
University of West Florida
Pensacola
141
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$3,735
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicBachelor's
University of Florida-Online
Gainesville
129
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$3,358
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lynn University
Boca Raton
123
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$41,200
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$32,389
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach
117
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$13,844
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$14,623
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitMaster's
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
117
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,880
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$25,742
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
102
Graduates/yr
$13,452
Tuition
$17,319
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicBachelor's
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville
96
Graduates/yr
$2,095
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens
93
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$33,580
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$23,794
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne
75
Graduates/yr
$2,048
In-State Tuition
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Webber International University
Babson Park
72
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$28,380
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$27,279
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Edward Waters University
Jacksonville
72
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$14,878
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$12,796
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southeastern University
Lakeland
72
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$30,432
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$26,928
Net Price <$30K
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31
PublicAssociate's
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
69
Graduates/yr
$3,030
In-State Tuition
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32
PublicAssociate's
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford
66
Graduates/yr
$2,498
In-State Tuition
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33
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ana G. Mendez University
Orlando
60
Graduates/yr
$11,850
Tuition
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34
PublicMaster's
University of Florida
Gainesville
57
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$4,477
In-State Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens
57
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$14,274
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$16,563
Net Price <$30K
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36
PublicBachelor's
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton
57
Graduates/yr
$2,365
In-State Tuition
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Warner University
Lake Wales
48
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$27,200
Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
$16,701
Net Price <$30K
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38
PublicAssociate's
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach
48
Graduates/yr
$3,072
In-State Tuition
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The University of Tampa
Tampa
48
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$31,162
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$28,910
Net Price <$30K
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40
PublicAssociate's
Pensacola State College
Pensacola
39
Graduates/yr
$1,871
In-State Tuition
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41
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Barry University
Miami
33
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$32,800
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$17,474
Net Price <$30K
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42
PublicAssociate's
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey
24
Graduates/yr
$2,297
In-State Tuition
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43
PublicAssociate's
South Florida State College
Avon Park
18
Graduates/yr
$3,135
In-State Tuition
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44
PublicAssociate's
Florida Gateway College
Lake City
18
Graduates/yr
$2,369
In-State Tuition
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45
PublicAssociate's
Saint Johns River State College
Palatka
12
Graduates/yr
$2,067
In-State Tuition
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46
PublicAssociate's
Santa Fe College
Gainesville
12
Graduates/yr
$1,872
In-State Tuition
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47
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville
12
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$13,100
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$16,303
Net Price <$30K
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48
PublicAssociate's
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg
12
Graduates/yr
$3,292
In-State Tuition
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49
PublicAssociate's
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee
12
Graduates/yr
$2,002
In-State Tuition
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50
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
South University-West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach
6
Graduates/yr
$15,732
Tuition
10%
Grad Rate
$17,495
Net Price <$30K
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51
PublicAssociate's
College of Central Florida
Ocala
6
Graduates/yr
$1,987
In-State Tuition
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52
PublicAssociate's
North Florida College
Madison
6
Graduates/yr
$2,280
In-State Tuition
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53
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albizu University-Miami
Miami
3
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$12,084
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$29,319
Net Price <$30K
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54
PublicAssociate's
The College of the Florida Keys
Key West
3
Graduates/yr
$2,483
In-State Tuition
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55
PublicAssociate's
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City
3
Graduates/yr
$1,750
In-State Tuition
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Florida

Florida has 55 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 12,099 graduates annually. Of these, 36 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida 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.