Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Carthage compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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Carthage ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. Specifically, it ranked #425 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Wisconsin.
During the most recent reporting year, Carthage College awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Carthage earn a median of $44,463 a year. This is lower than $54,469, the median for all majors at Carthage.
To complete a bachelor’s at Carthage, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,708, the typical median for all majors at Carthage.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,000 | $38,750 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Carthage were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Carthage College.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at Carthage includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 28 |