by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VSU highly for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #980 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at VSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 59 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia State University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
VSU is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VSU earn a median of $39,377 a year. This is below $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $30,000 in student loans. This is higher than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at VSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 3 |
