by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
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Tennessee State University ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. Specifically, it ranked #1,108 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tennessee State University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University earn a median of $43,592 a year. This is below $49,692, the median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tennessee State University, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $28,001 in student loans. This is lower than $29,489, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University were Black or African American. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University are Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Tennessee State University.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at Tennessee State University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 46 |