by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in law enforcement & firefighting at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $46,577 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $26,641 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 Portland State University are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Portland State University conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
