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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Salem State. This makes it the #196 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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Of the 91 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting from Salem State in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Salem State does offer online classes in its homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Salem State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from Salem State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at Salem State University.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 96 |
| Fire Protection | 10 |
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