by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SIUE. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SIUE highly for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #209 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 5 |
The law enforcement & firefighting field at SIUE covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 76 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SIUE report a median salary of $54,476 a year. This is lower than $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SIUE, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SIUE. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 5 |
