by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how MSU compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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MSU is in the top 5% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 223 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $64,708 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of law enforcement & firefighting doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Michigan State University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 263 |
| Other Homeland Security | 70 |
| Security Science and Technology | 38 |