by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU highly for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #388 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at GSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,906 a year. This is lower than $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GSU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $22,889 in student loans. This is lower than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 12 |
