by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Diego State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #36 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 36 of 1,189 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in California | 11 of 127 |
Here is each degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 547 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at San Diego State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 547 |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 547 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
San Diego State University is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,823 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $12,998 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 349 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 45 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 3 |
