by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Washburn University compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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Washburn University ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. In particular, it placed #474 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washburn University handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University report a median salary of $47,413 a year. This is lower than $60,805, the median for all majors at Washburn University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Washburn University, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $21,230 in student loans. This is below $23,712, the typical median for all majors at Washburn University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,652 | $20,832 |
| Fees | $117 | $117 |
Find out more about Washburn University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a associate’s degree in law enforcement & firefighting from Washburn University identified as women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at Washburn University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a associate’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Washburn University were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in law enforcement & firefighting from Washburn University identified as women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a master’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Washburn University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at Washburn University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 24 |