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 Westfield State University compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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Westfield State University is in the top 10% of the country for law enforcement & firefighting. In particular, it placed #32 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Westfield State University conferred 153 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at Westfield State University earn a median of $60,570 a year. This is above $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Westfield State University, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $24,422 in student loans. This is lower than $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
Find out more about Westfield State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 59% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 31 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree graduates at Westfield State University were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State 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 | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Westfield State University.
This law enforcement & firefighting program at Westfield State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 178 |