by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAF. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAF among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #861 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 861 of 1,189 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Alaska | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for law enforcement & firefighting at UAF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at UAF breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
UAF is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAF, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $23,424 in student loans. This is lower than $23,439, the typical median for all majors at UAF.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,616 | $23,881 |
| Fees | $2,011 | $2,011 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at UAF were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAF. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 3 |