by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU highly for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #30 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 223 |
| Master’s | 133 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at MSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 263 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 70 |
| Security Science and Technology | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 223 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $64,708 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 133 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 7 |
