by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Carolina-Columbia among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #96 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in law enforcement & firefighting at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 227 |
| Master’s | 9 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 233 |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 227 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $43,883 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 9 |
