by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how BU ranks among other schools offering degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
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During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,226 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Boston University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at BU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 119 |
| Security Science and Technology | 19 |