2026 Security & Protective Services Rankings

Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services

Data-driven rankings of 1,585 colleges excelling in Security & Protective Services programs

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1,534
Full Data Rankings
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Partial Data Rankings
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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Security & Protective Services.
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Top Colleges for Security & Protective Services

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#1

Fort Myers, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.9 / 100
93.9
Field Productivity
34.8% productivity
100%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
82%
87%

Fort Myers Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 696 students.

Field productivity stands at 35% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.5 / 100
92.5
Field Productivity
15.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
16 programs
100%
Retention
81%
85%

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,510 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 15% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.3 / 100
92.3
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
97%
98%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.6 / 100
90.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
76%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
87%
94%

George Mason University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Huntsville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.5 / 100
90.5
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
75%
69%

Sam Houston State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,403 students with in-state tuition of $5,856.

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Owings Mills, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.5 / 100
90.5
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
78%
79%

Stevenson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,507 students with in-state tuition of $36,940.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.1 / 100
90.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
96%
98%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90 / 100
90
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
83%
88%

University at Albany is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,880 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

West Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90 / 100
90
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
16 programs
100%
Retention
77%
75%

University of New Haven is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,830 students with in-state tuition of $44,100.

Field productivity stands at 8% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Utica, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.8 / 100
88.8
Field Productivity
6.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
73%
63%

Utica University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,733 students with in-state tuition of $23,208.

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Bristol, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
79%
81%

Roger Williams University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,344 students with in-state tuition of $42,336.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
82%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
86%
92%

American University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,019 students with in-state tuition of $55,724.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Glassboro, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
76%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
82%
87%

Rowan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,660 students with in-state tuition of $11,250.

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.4 / 100
87.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
90%
95%

University of San Diego is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,110 students with in-state tuition of $55,690.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Newport, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.3 / 100
87.3
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
85%
91%

Salve Regina University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,836 students with in-state tuition of $47,180.

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Lowell, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
82%
87%

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,770 students with in-state tuition of $15,850.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

New Britain, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.7 / 100
85.7
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
100%
99%

Charter Oak State College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,766 students with in-state tuition of $7,896.

Field productivity stands at 3% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Richmond, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
12 programs
100%
Retention
80%
83%

Eastern Kentucky University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 15,008 students with in-state tuition of $9,830.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
92%
96%

Florida International University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,953 students with in-state tuition of $4,721.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Big Rapids, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
73%
63%

Ferris State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,918 students with in-state tuition of $14,140.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Charles Town, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
11 programs
100%
Retention
94%
97%

American Public University System is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,187 students with in-state tuition of $8,400.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Erie, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
78%
79%

Mercyhurst University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,668 students with in-state tuition of $41,580.

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
77%
75%

Champlain College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,328 students with in-state tuition of $45,100.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Livonia, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
95%
Retention
72%
60%

Madonna University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,054 students with in-state tuition of $27,360.

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Romeoville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
81%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
84%
89%

Lewis University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,636 students with in-state tuition of $37,592.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83 / 100
83
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
59%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
90%
95%

San Diego State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
79%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
78%
79%

California State University-San Bernardino is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Richmond, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
86%
92%

Virginia Commonwealth University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,238 students with in-state tuition of $12,850.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Farmingdale, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
81%
85%

Farmingdale State College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,541 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
83%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
68%
45%

Fox Valley Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,995 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Edinburg, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.9 / 100
81.9
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
79%
81%

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,931 students with in-state tuition of $7,637.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Pensacola, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.9 / 100
81.9
Field Productivity
31.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
72%
60%

George Stone Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 652 students.

Field productivity stands at 32% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Paxton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
14.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
62%
27%

Anna Maria College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,332 students with in-state tuition of $40,332.

Field productivity stands at 14% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Inverness, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
48.4% productivity
100%
Program Depth
2 programs
38%
Retention
86%
92%

Withlacoochee Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 275 students.

Field productivity stands at 48% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Bradenton, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
10.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
38%
Retention
73%
63%

Manatee Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,117 students.

Field productivity stands at 10% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
51%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
86%
92%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 43,338 students with in-state tuition of $11,228.

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Imperial, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
79%
81%

Imperial Valley College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,111 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

Field productivity stands at 3% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

West Long Branch, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
79%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
81%
85%

Monmouth University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,981 students with in-state tuition of $44,098.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Santa Rosa, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.5 / 100
80.5
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
95%
Retention
75%
69%

Santa Rosa Junior College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,803 students with in-state tuition of $1,242.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Canton, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
95%
Retention
67%
42%

SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,919 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Center Valley, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
81%
85%

DeSales University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,919 students with in-state tuition of $43,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Waynesburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
72%
60%

Waynesburg University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,315 students with in-state tuition of $28,120.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

North Andover, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
38%
Retention
84%
89%

Merrimack College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,688 students with in-state tuition of $47,636.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
92%
96%

University of Central Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 69,233 students with in-state tuition of $4,478.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
73%
63%

California State University-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,080 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Americus, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
8.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
65%
36%

South Georgia Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,725 students with in-state tuition of $3,000.

Field productivity stands at 8% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Adrian, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
72%
60%

Siena Heights University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,832 students with in-state tuition of $28,500.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Westfield, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
2 programs
38%
Retention
71%
56%

Westfield State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,555 students with in-state tuition of $970.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Bangor, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
76%
72%

Husson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,133 students with in-state tuition of $21,204.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Fort Myers, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
67%
Program Depth
3 programs
65%
Retention
83%
88%

Florida Gulf Coast University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,167 students with in-state tuition of $4,191.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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