by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SAC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #24 out of 99 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SAC among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #333 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 333 of 1,189 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in California | 47 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at SAC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 254 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 710 |
| Certificate | 371 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at SAC breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 915 |
| Fire Protection | 420 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Santa Ana College awarded 254 associate’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
SAC is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #24 out of 99 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,680 |
| Fees | $76 | $76 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at SAC are Hispanic or Latino. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Ana College with a associate’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Ana College awarded 710 undergraduate certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
SAC has not been ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of law enforcement & firefighting undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting undergraduate certificate degree graduates at SAC were Hispanic or Latino. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Ana College with a undergraduate certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 206 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Ana College awarded 371 certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
SAC is not currently ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 92% of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degree graduates at SAC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Ana College with a certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.