Best Online Homeland Security Programs in Johnstown, CO (2026)

Johnstown, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering homeland security programs, with tuition ranging from $4,902 to $19,550 per year for indexed programs. Johnstown has a population of about 18,075. Median household income is $130,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning homeland security-related role is Emergency Management Director at a median $129,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Homeland Security Schools to Johnstown

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

#1

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO 9.3 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,887
Avg net price $11,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 14.1 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,231
Avg net price $17,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 16.9 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 69.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture

Louisville, CO 27.0 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Naropa University

Boulder, CO 28.6 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 26.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,720
Avg net price $29,179/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 29.0 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 73.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,738
Avg net price $25,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 31.3 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 61.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,910
Avg net price $13,031/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Regis University

Denver, CO 38.9 miles from Johnstown BOC Score 62.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Homeland Security Wages Near Johnstown

Johnstown is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Emergency Management Director$129,660CO statewide$129,401
Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,370Greeley, CO$98,174
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$96,620Greeley, CO$96,427
Transportation Security Screener$71,530CO statewide$71,387

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.


Johnstown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$130,851Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited homeland security schools are near Johnstown, CO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering homeland security programs near Johnstown. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (9.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arapahoe Community College (51.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying homeland security-related roles near Johnstown are: Emergency Management Director ($129,660), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($98,370), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($96,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Loveland instead of Johnstown?

Loveland, CO is 7.6 miles from Johnstown 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 Johnstown an affordable place to study homeland security?

Johnstown’s median household income of $130,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnstown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Johnstown

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

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 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.