by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at George Mason. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 208 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #14 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for law enforcement & firefighting at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 491 |
| Master’s | 108 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at George Mason covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 368 |
| Homeland Security | 150 |
| Security Science and Technology | 99 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 491 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 208 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $82,113 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $22,750 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 202 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 30 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 108 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 11 |
