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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UAB. This makes it the #156 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at UAB awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors earned their master's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 96 |
| Security Science and Technology | 29 |
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