Below are the key facts about this program at FDU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FDU as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #489 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at FDU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 31 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at FDU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 34 |
| Homeland Security | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
FDU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FDU report a median salary of $45,194 a year. This is lower than $65,878, the median for all majors at FDU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FDU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $24,672 in student loans. This is lower than $24,871, the typical median for all majors at FDU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,000 | $35,830 |
| Fees | $1,180 | $1,180 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at FDU were Hispanic or Latino. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FDU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 31 |