by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Oregon State College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Oregon State College as a strong choice for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #220 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 220 of 1,189 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Oregon | 1 of 8 |
Here is each degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at Western Oregon State College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at Western Oregon State College breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 73 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Oregon University awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Western Oregon State College is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,212 a year. This is higher than $46,183, the median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Oregon State College, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,131, the typical median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,460 | $30,105 |
| Fees | $2,064 | $2,064 |
Learn more about Western Oregon State College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 Western Oregon State College 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 Oregon University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Western Oregon State College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 3 |
