by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #39 out of 68 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU highly for law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 of 68 |
Here is each degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at ECU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Central University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #39 out of 68 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 |
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU report a median salary of $41,685 a year. This is lower than $45,634, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $21,553 in student loans. This is below $21,570, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,791 | $16,110 |
| Fees | $1,732 | $1,732 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Central University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 10 |
