Below are the key facts about this program at FHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FHSU as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #580 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at FHSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU report a median salary of $46,180 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FHSU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $28,750 in student loans. This is above $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |