by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 328 |
| Master’s | 47 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Long Beach awarded 328 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $51,201 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Learn more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
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 Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 228 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Cal State Long Beach awarded 328 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (70%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 47 |
