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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #425 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 425 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Fairmont State. This makes it the #227 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Fairmont State was $755 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $342 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Fees | $1,986 | $2,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Fairmont State. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Fairmont State does not offer an online option for its homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairmont State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors earned their master's degree from Fairmont State. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at Fairmont State University.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 63 |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 |
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