We’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 MSU Denver ranks among other schools offering degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
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MSU Denver ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #372 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
During the most recent reporting year, Metropolitan State University of Denver awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU Denver earn a median of $48,873 a year. This is lower than $53,722, the median for all majors at MSU Denver.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU Denver, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $26,130 in student loans. This is below $27,546, the typical median for all majors at MSU Denver.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,280 | $28,695 |
| Fees | $1,989 | $1,989 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU Denver were Hispanic or Latino. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at MSU Denver breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 130 |
| Fire Protection | 10 |