2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Emergency Management Programs
These 24 schools make up the most affordable options for obtaining an online master's degree in emergency management, with all of their annual tuition rates priced at less than $12,000. Arkansas State University, the #1 option, charges only $4,986 per year. Ranked #2, Columbia Southern University offers an annual tuition rate of just $5,670. Prospective students can choose from an M.S. in Emergency Services Management or a Master of Public Administration-Emergency Services Management.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | $4,986 | |
| Columbia Southern University | $5,670 | |
| American Public University System | $7,000 | |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,984 | |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,100 | |
| Arizona State University | $8,512 | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $9,026 | |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $9,240 | |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,283 | |
| Excelsior College | $9,675 | |
| Park University | $9,860 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $9,900 | |
| Upper Iowa University | $9,990 | |
| University of Central Florida | $10,422 | |
| Saint Leo University Online | $10,620 | |
| Nova Southeastern University | $10,692 | |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $10,998 | |
| Southern New Hampshire University Online | $11,286 | |
| University of Colorado Denver | $11,358 | |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $11,445 | |
| Arkansas Tech University | $11,680 | |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $11,862 | |
| National University | $11,934 | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $12,000 |
Arkansas State University Jonesboro (AR)
Example Classes: Crisis Communications, Ethics and Legal Considerations in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Research Design and Methodology in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Theory Development in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management |
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach (AL)
Example Classes: Advanced Fire Administration, Advanced Interactions of Hazardous Materials, Case Studies in Natural Catastrophes and Man-Made Disasters, Emergency Management Leadership and Decision Making, Interagency Disaster Management, Theory of Crime and Criminology |
American Public University System Charles Town (WV)
Example Classes: Climate Change Adaptation, Economics of Disaster, Emergency Management Perspectives on Cybersecurity, Hazard Mitigation and Resilient Communities, Social Justice Issues in Emergency Management, Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management |
California State University-Long Beach Long Beach (CA)
Example Classes: Campus and Community Volunteer Emergency Response, Disaster Mental Health Issues in Emergency Management, Emergency Management Leadership Across the Megacommunity, Emergency Management Organizations: Constructs for Influencing Complex Systems, Information Literacy and Practical Writing Applications for Emergency Management |
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery (AL)
Example Classes: Agricultural Security, Comparative Government of the Middle East, Psychology of Terrorism and Fear, Weapons of Mass Destruction, World Religions and Terrorism |
Arizona State University Tempe (AZ) (and 4 others)
Example Classes: Exercises and Planning for Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Hazards Governance, Information Technology in Emergency Management, Integrated Emergency Management, Program Evaluation for Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Public Private Partnerships for Emergency Management and Homeland Security |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville (PA)
Example Classes: Emergency Mental Health & Trauma, Emergency Preparedness for Industry, Humanitarian Responses to International Disasters, Natural Hazards Primer, Social Dimensions of Disaster, Technical & Professional Writing for Emergency Management |
University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks (AK) (and 1 other)
Example Classes: Community Planning in Emergency Management, Disaster Management Policy, Human Security, International Disaster Management, Vulnerability and Protection |
Sam Houston State University Huntsville (TX)
Example Classes: Decision Making in Public Administration, Disaster Resilience, Global Disaster Politics |
Excelsior College Albany (NY)
Example Classes: Overview: Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Risk Assessment in Homeland Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism |
Park University Parkville (MO)
Example Classes: Continuity of Operations in Public and Private Sectors, Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources in Disaster and Emergency Management, Disaster and Society, Disaster, Disease and Public Health, Global Comparative Emergency Management, Public Policy and Disaster |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh (WI)
Example Classes: Crisis Management and Leadership, Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Multicultural and Diversity Strategy for the Fire Service, Municipal Management, Strategic Planning for Fire Departments, Supervisory Skills for Fire and Emergency Personnel |
Upper Iowa University Fayette (IA)
Example Classes: Comparative Strategies of National Security, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, and Public Policy, Emergency Management: Mitigation, Recovery, and Continuity, Leadership Issues with Critical Incidents, Psychology and Culture of Terrorism, Terrorism and Politics |
University of Central Florida Orlando (FL) (and 7 others)
Example Classes: Cross-Sectoral Governance, Hazard Analysis and Disaster Planning, Leadership in Public Service, Managing Emergencies and Crises, Public Sector Communications |
Saint Leo University Online St. Leo (FL)
Example Classes: Fire Service Organization Dynamics, Fire-Related Human Behavior, Leadership Application in Critical Incident Management, Legal & Regulatory Aspects in Critical Incident Management, Personal Administration for the Fire and Emergency Services, Policy & Politics in Critical Incident Management |
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale (FL)
Example Classes: Agroterrorism and Food System Disasters, Bioterrorism and All-Hazards Preparedness, Grant-writing for Emergency Preparedness, Maritime Security for the Cruise Line and Yachting Industries, Psychosocial Dimensions of Disaster, Security Management in a Global Society |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond (KY)
Example Classes: Auditing for Safety, Security & Emergency Management, Evolution of Emergency Management, Issues in Security Management, Managing the Nation’s Disasters, Natural Hazards and Threats to the Nation, Quantitative Analysis in Safety, Security & Emergency Management |
Southern New Hampshire University Online Manchester (NH)
Example Classes: Applied Emergency Management, Disaster Response and Recovery, Emergency Planning and Preparedness, Human Behavior in Organizations |
University of Colorado Denver Denver (CO)
Example Classes: Disaster/Climate Change Planning, Public Policies for Hazards and Disasters, Public Service in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Public Service Leadership and Ethics |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York (NY)
Example Classes: Analysis of Building and Fire Codes, Geographic Information Systems for Public Safety and Emergency Management, Managing Response to Large-Scale Incidents, Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention, Safety and Security in the Built Environment, Theory and Design of Fire Protection Systems |
Arkansas Tech University Russellville (AR)
Example Classes: Ethical, Legal, and Political Considerations in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Foundation of Leadership, Fundamentals of Homeland Security, Technology for Comprehensive Emergency Management |
University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi (MD)
Example Classes: Comprehensive Crisis and Emergency Management, Crisis Communication for Emergency Managers, Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Information Technology in Emergency Management, Resilience Planning and Preparedness for Disaster Response and Recovery |
National University La Jolla (CA)
Example Classes: Communication and Security, Domestic Terrorism, Fundamentals of Recovery, Infrastructure Protection, Leading Complex Environments, Managing Information Security |
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha (NE)
Example Classes: Intergovernmental Management, Planning, Preparedness & Mitigation, Response, Recovery & Resilience |
