by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UNK ranks among other schools offering degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
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UNK is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. In particular, it placed #413 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Nebraska.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNK report a median salary of $43,670 a year. This is lower than $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNK, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $19,250 in student loans. This is below $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at UNK breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 24 |