by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for law enforcement & firefighting at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Master’s | 118 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at BU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 119 |
| Security Science and Technology | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
BU has not been ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,226 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 17 undergraduate certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
BU is not currently ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of law enforcement & firefighting undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 118 |