Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how South Plains College compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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South Plains College offers the law enforcement & firefighting program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Plains College earn a median of $29,345 a year. This is below $37,934, the median for all majors at South Plains College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Plains College, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $9,291 in student loans. This is below $13,788, the typical median for all majors at South Plains College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $3,120 |
| Fees | $2,037 | $2,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at South Plains College are Hispanic or Latino. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Plains College with a associate’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at South Plains College.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at South Plains College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 55 |
| Fire Protection | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.