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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Maryland

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

24
Colleges
3,063
Graduates/yr
19
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Maryland

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
1,248
Graduates/yr
$7,632
In-State Tuition
24%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
345
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$36,940
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,283
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Bowie State University
Bowie
306
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$5,993
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
135
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,442
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold
126
Graduates/yr
$6,984
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Prince George's Community College
Largo
90
Graduates/yr
$5,016
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Coppin State University
Baltimore
81
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,933
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
81
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,110
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Frederick Community College
Frederick
78
Graduates/yr
$6,768
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne
69
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$5,637
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicMaster's
Towson University
Towson
63
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,382
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hood College
Frederick
63
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,120
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,803
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McDaniel College
Westminster
57
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$48,672
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$13,604
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicAssociate's
Montgomery College
Rockville
54
Graduates/yr
$8,190
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
45
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$55,480
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,406
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
42
Graduates/yr
$2,640
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury
36
Graduates/yr
$6,192
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicMaster's
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore
30
Graduates/yr
$9,827
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
27
Graduates/yr
$8,220
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Capitol Technology University
Laurel
21
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$26,088
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$18,540
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
21
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Cecil College
North East
21
Graduates/yr
$7,290
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata
21
Graduates/yr
$5,880
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Howard Community College
Columbia
3
Graduates/yr
$7,155
In-State Tuition
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Maryland

Maryland has 24 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 3,063 graduates annually. Of these, 19 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland 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.