by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #110 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 586 |
| Master’s | 87 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at FIU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 488 |
| Homeland Security | 98 |
| Security Science and Technology | 93 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 586 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
FIU is in the top 15% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $53,756 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $18,623 in student loans. This is lower than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 401 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 87 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 6 |
