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The bachelor's program at FSW was ranked #396 on College Factual's Best Schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting list. It is also ranked #22 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida SouthWestern State College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FSW paid an average of $325 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $81 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,436 | $9,750 |
| Fees | $965 | $3,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,044 | $10,044 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FSW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FSW homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FSW Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students earned a associate's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from FSW. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College with a associate's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 78 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 37 |
| Security Science and Technology | 23 |
| Other Homeland Security | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions | 17 |
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