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CWU was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from CWU. This makes it the #164 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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Of the 128 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting from CWU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 18 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from CWU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at Central Washington University.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 144 |
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