by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #127 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 187 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at Western Illinois University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 201 |
| Fire Protection | 14 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 187 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Western Illinois University is in the top 10% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $63,069 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $24,362 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 6 |
