by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU highly for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #668 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at NKU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 |
| Homeland Security | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU report a median salary of $45,968 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 1 |
