by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #51 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for law enforcement & firefighting at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at SHU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 63 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 57 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $53,931 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 1 |
