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CWU was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from CWU. This makes it the #164 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 128 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting from CWU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the CWU homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from CWU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at Central Washington University.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 144 |
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