Online Public Safety Degrees and Careers
Public safety is protecting and preventing the public from harm or danger that can result from crime and disasters. Emergency medical services (EMS), fire, and police personnel are common in protective service. Other public safety jobs include security officers, animal control workers, police dispatchers, prosecutors, health and utility inspectors.
Depending upon your specific career choice, you may or may not need a public safety degree. For example, fire fighters, who earn a median annual wage of $44,260, do not need a bachelor's degree, but some postsecondary education is preferred. Several colleges and universities offer two- or four-year fire science degree programs. Strong competition for this profession is typical due to demand.
Police and detective applicants typically need at least a high school diploma. Some departments mandate one or two years of college classes or, in some cases, a college degree. Federal agencies, requires a bachelor's degree, relevant work experience or a combination of the two. Many schools offer public safety degree programs in law enforcement or administration of justice. Job outlook is good, particularly for those who know a foreign language. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, police and sheriff patrol officers earn a median annual wage of $51,410 in 2009.
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.
- M.S. in Administration of Justice and security/Global Homeland Security
- M.S. in Administration of Justice and Security/Law Enforcement Organizations
- B.S. in Organizational Security and Management
For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University Online offers degree programs online to prepare students for in-demand professions.
- Public Safety Administration, BS
- Homeland Security, AA (Online)
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Now knowledge is everywhere, for everyone, making earning your college degree a real possibility. Experience a new way of learning through the innovative online experience at Ashford University. Earn the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree you’ve always wanted because achievement belongs to all of us.
- BA/Organizational Management - Public Safety Administration
- BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
- BA/Organizational Management - Homeland Security
- BA/Law Enforcement Administration
- BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Security Management
Earn your degree online with Grand Canyon University. We offer approximately 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs that can be completed 100% online. Degree programs are available in the fields of education, nursing and health sciences, business, fine arts and production, and liberal arts.
- B.S. in Public Safety Administration
- M.S. in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
- B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
- M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
Capella is an accredited, online university where you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Learn more about our online doctoral, master’s, MBA, undergraduate, and certificate programs by answer a short form.
- PhD - Public Safety Leadership
- MS - Public Safety Leadership
- BS - Homeland Security
- MS - Homeland Security
- BS - Emergency Management
Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest University Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.
- Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
Continue your education with Strayer University. We offer convenient degree options designed with the working adult in mind — study online, on campus in the evening and weekends, or through a combination of both.
- BSCJ: Homeland Security and Emergency Mgt
- BSCJ: Homeland Security Technology
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.
- M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership & Executive Management - Homeland Security Policy
- M.S.in Criminal Justice - Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
- Master of Public Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership & Executive Management - Terrorism Mediation & Peace
At AIU, the Serious U, we mean business and with our Virtual campus you can learn the way you like – watch classes, hear them, read them, make them interactive – whenever, wherever you like.
- Bachelor's - Homeland Security and Crisis Management
- Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
- Bachelor's - Corrections and Case Management
Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*
- BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
- MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- BS in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
- BS in Fire and Emergency Management
- BS in Fire Science
