by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Western, WCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
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Western, WCSU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #218 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Connecticut State University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU earn a median of $49,367 a year. This is below $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $24,875 in student loans. This is below $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Western Connecticut State University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at Western, WCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 69 |