by our College Data Analytics TeamHomeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is a program of study at Pasco-Hernando State College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PHSC was $401 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $105 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,297 | $9,272 |
| Fees | $858 | $2,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that PHSC offers online options in its homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PHSC Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting in 2019-2020, 40.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 46.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 20.0% of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting associate degrees at PHSC in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 52%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 9 |
| Fire Protection | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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