Best Online Homeland Security Programs in Nogales, AZ (2026)

Nogales, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering homeland security programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning homeland security-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $102,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Homeland Security Schools to Nogales

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer homeland security programs near Nogales, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nogales 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 Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 42.7 miles from Nogales BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,033
Avg net price $7,929/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brookline College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 58.9 miles from Nogales BOC Score 29.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,576
Avg net price $22,871/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 59.4 miles from Nogales BOC Score 6.9
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,657
Avg net price $37,136/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 60.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 69.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 61.5 miles from Nogales BOC Score 57.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,673
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Tucson, AZ 62.4 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ 123.3 miles from Nogales BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,018
Avg net price $9,197/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Justice University

Chandler, AZ 140.6 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Homeland Security Wages Near Nogales

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Emergency Management Director$81,970
Detective and Criminal Investigator$102,340
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$78,880
Transportation Security Screener$64,330

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.


Nogales at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited homeland security schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering homeland security programs near Nogales. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (60.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (60.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying homeland security roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying homeland security-related roles in Arizona are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($102,340), Emergency Management Director ($81,970), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($78,880). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales 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.

Is Nogales an affordable place to study homeland security?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Nogales

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

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.