by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #290 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 290 of 1,189 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Oregon | 2 of 8 |
The following degree levels are offered in law enforcement & firefighting at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at Portland State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 137 |
| Homeland Security | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $46,577 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $26,641 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 Portland State University are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 5 |
