by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for law enforcement & firefighting at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $53,931 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHU, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Read more about SHU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SHU awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
SHU granted 10 bachelor’s completions in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
