by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #178 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 21 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at EIU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 |
| Security Science and Technology | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 21 |