Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Nebraska-Lincoln compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,278 a year. This is lower than $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $26,908 in student loans. This is higher than $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 38 |