by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GCU among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #595 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 526 |
| Master’s | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at GCU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 400 |
| Homeland Security | 192 |
| Security Science and Technology | 112 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 526 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
GCU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU earn a median of $54,439 a year. This is below $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $27,612 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 259 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 54 |
Graduate study is also available at GCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 3 |
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