by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Georgia State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgia State University among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #525 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at Georgia State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 157 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University handed out 143 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Georgia State University is in the top 15% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University earn a median of $44,077 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $26,812 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at Georgia State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 4 |
