Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at College of the Desert

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how College of the Desert ranks among other schools offering degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Degrees Available at College of the Desert

Basic Certificates in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Associate Degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

College of the Desert Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings

College of the Desert is in the top 10% of the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 749 schools by College Factual.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting from College of the Desert Cost?

$1,326 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

College of the Desert Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at College of the Desert paid an average of $332 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$1,288	$9,548
Fees	$38	$38
Books and Supplies	$938	$938

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Does College of the Desert Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting?

College of the Desert 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 College of the Desert Online Learning page.

College of the Desert Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students graduated with a associate's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from College of the Desert. About 45% were men and 55% were women.

The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Desert with a associate's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	77
White	16
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors

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	95
Fire Protection	13

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Legal Professions	1

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