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HCC was ranked #84 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at HCC was $377 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $104 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,925 | $7,721 |
| Fees | $564 | $1,378 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,480 | $4,480 |
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HCC 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 HCC Online Learning page.
The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at HCC awarded 89 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hillsborough Community College with a associate's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 379 |
| Fire Protection | 86 |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions | 50 |
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