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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors, UMass Lowell came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 207 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 98 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #32 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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The homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting program at UMass Lowell awarded 207 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program at UMass Lowell. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students earned a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from UMass Lowell. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
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 | 391 |
| Other Homeland Security | 25 |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 |
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