Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Degree

Homeland security is a blanket term that describes a national effort to ensure safety and security of citizens against foreign and domestic threats or acts. Even though the term homeland security is often associated with terrorism, there are a variety of threats that can endanger citizens from natural disasters to acts of terrorism. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting degrees.

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MIT M.I.T.)

77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public school that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Buzzards Bay, MA, in a predominantly suburban area. Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a yearly student enrollment of nearly a thousand.

Areas of study offered at Massachusetts Maritime Academy include but are not limited to:

• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
• Engineering
• Marine Science, Merchant Marine Officer
• Security and Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 930 to 1150 for the SAT exam and within the range of 22 to 25 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. Roughly 60% of all applicant were admitted at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, with 58% of those admitted choosing to enroll.

The tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,600 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $23,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,800. Massachusetts Maritime Academy may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the "Buccaneers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Rifle (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at maritime.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Massachusetts Maritime Academy has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.