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Cheapest Homeland Security Colleges in Florida

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

St Petersburg College actually pays students $52 to attend their protective services programs, making Florida home to the nation's most affordable law enforcement training. The state's six schools range from this negative net cost to $21,433 at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota. Florida's rapidly growing population and tourism industry create steady demand for firefighters, police officers, and emergency responders across major metropolitan areas like Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and South Florida.
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Programs
$-52 – $21,433
Net Price Range
$41,317
Avg. Program Earnings
42.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $-52 $2,682 37.5%
2 $2,760 $2,878 32.4%
3 $5,929 $2,838 44.7%
4 $8,001 $4,879 64.3% 81.3%
5 $8,249 $3,401 38.5%
6 $21,433 $3,074 34.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes St Petersburg College cost negative $52?

Federal and state financial aid exceeds the school's low tuition costs, essentially paying students to attend. The in-state tuition runs just $2,682 annually, well below aid thresholds for qualifying students.

How do graduation rates compare between community colleges and universities?

Florida Atlantic University leads with a 64.3% graduation rate, significantly higher than community college programs that range from 32.4% to 44.7%. However, community colleges offer faster entry into the workforce with lower debt loads.

Does program choice affect earning potential significantly?

Florida SouthWestern State College graduates earn $50,856 annually, nearly $15,000 more than Florida State College at Jacksonville graduates at $35,060. Specialized fire science and advanced law enforcement concentrations typically command higher salaries.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.