Below are the key facts about this program at Texas State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas State among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #111 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for law enforcement & firefighting at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 327 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at Texas State breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 344 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas State University conferred 327 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Texas State is in the top 5% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas State earn a median of $46,202 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas State, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 193 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 2 |