Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how NS compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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NS is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. Specifically, it ranked #525 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #79 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Nevada State University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NS, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,892, the typical median for all majors at NS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,400 | $21,158 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at NS are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Nevada State University.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at NS includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 69 |