by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in the top 15% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus conferred 106 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $50,768 a year. This is lower than $69,239, the median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,094, the typical median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,092 | $40,060 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 106 |
| Homeland Security | 16 |