by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SOU stacks up against peers offering law enforcement & firefighting.
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SOU holds a strong position among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #400 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #59 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SOU report a median salary of $47,457 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SOU, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Southern Oregon University.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at SOU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 31 |