Best Homeland Security Schools Near Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 3 accredited schools offering homeland security programs, with tuition ranging from $9,700 to $21,353 per year for indexed programs. Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,288. In the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the top-earning homeland security-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $64,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Homeland Security Schools to Tuscaloosa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer homeland security programs near Tuscaloosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tuscaloosa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Tuscaloosa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 2.0 miles from Tuscaloosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University Academy of Hair Design

Tuscaloosa, AL 3.6 miles from Tuscaloosa
  • 2 year
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Avg net price $12,018/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL 4.2 miles from Tuscaloosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,421
Avg net price $15,258/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, AL 8.2 miles from Tuscaloosa
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,014
Avg net price $14,557/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama homeland security page.

Homeland Security Wages Near Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Emergency Management DirectorN/AAL statewide–
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,140Tuscaloosa, AL$73,136
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,670Tuscaloosa, AL$68,039
Transportation Security Screener$63,770AL statewide$72,714

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Tuscaloosa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited homeland security schools are near Tuscaloosa, AL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering homeland security programs near Tuscaloosa. The closest is Herzing University-Birmingham in Birmingham, AL (43.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Auburn University at Montgomery (98.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying homeland security roles near Tuscaloosa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying homeland security-related roles near Tuscaloosa are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($64,140), Transportation Security Screener ($63,770), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($59,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Northport instead of Tuscaloosa?

Northport, AL is 4.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and has its own set of local homeland security programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Tuscaloosa

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Tuscaloosa:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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