by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NSU as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #1,029 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at NSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 56 |
| Homeland Security | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
NSU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU report a median salary of $39,510 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 13 |
