by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #747 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in law enforcement & firefighting at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 14 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at WSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 85 |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 |
| Homeland Security | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $42,508 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 1 certificate degree in law enforcement & firefighting.
WSU is not yet ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in law enforcement & firefighting from WSU were women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 14 |
