by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIC as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #206 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at RIC covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 46 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
RIC holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,198 a year. This is below $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $21,625 in student loans. This is below $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at RIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 3 |
