by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how EIU compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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EIU holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. Specifically, it ranked #140 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at EIU are Non-Resident Alien. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Eastern Illinois University.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at EIU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 38 |
| Security Science and Technology | 21 |