by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Eastern EKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Eastern EKU as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #721 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 285 |
| Associate’s | 4 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Certificate | 45 |
| Master’s | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at Eastern EKU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 285 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Eastern EKU is in the top 15% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU report a median salary of $47,953 a year. This is below $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Eastern EKU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $26,781 in student loans. This is higher than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 4 associate’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Eastern EKU is not currently ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a associate’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Eastern EKU is not currently ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in law enforcement & firefighting from Eastern EKU were men.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a undergraduate certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 45 certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Eastern EKU is not currently ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Eastern EKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 21 |
