Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how DeSales University compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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DeSales University holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #281 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, DeSales University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from DeSales University earn a median of $59,154 a year. This is below $71,771, the median for all majors at DeSales University.
To complete a bachelor’s at DeSales University, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,559, the typical median for all majors at DeSales University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,500 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at DeSales University were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DeSales University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at DeSales University are White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DeSales University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at DeSales University.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at DeSales University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 33 |
| Homeland Security | 17 |
| Security Science and Technology | 2 |
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