by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Jacksonville State University compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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Jacksonville State University holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #712 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Jacksonville State University handed out 132 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,463 a year. This is lower than $49,287, the median for all majors at Jacksonville State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Jacksonville State University, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $25,721 in student loans. This is above $24,501, the typical median for all majors at Jacksonville State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,720 | $20,880 |
| Fees | $2,454 | $2,454 |
Learn more about Jacksonville State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Jacksonville State University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at Jacksonville State University are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in law enforcement & firefighting from Jacksonville State University identified as men.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting doctoral degree graduates at Jacksonville State University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a doctoral in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Jacksonville State University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at Jacksonville State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 73 |
| Homeland Security | 58 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 45 |