by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #216 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 296 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 258 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 296 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $50,491 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $19,486 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Graduate study is also available at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 13 |
