by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNT among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #140 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at UNT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 249 |
| Master’s | 24 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at UNT covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 236 |
| Homeland Security | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Texas handed out 249 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
UNT is in the top 10% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNT earn a median of $46,591 a year. This is lower than $58,467, the median for all majors at UNT.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNT, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $18,916 in student loans. This is lower than $21,890, the typical median for all majors at UNT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,295 | $18,159 |
| Fees | $2,990 | $2,990 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at UNT were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at UNT. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 24 |
