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WIU is in the top 10% of the country for homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 749 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 283 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from WIU. This makes it the #62 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 WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 214 homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WIU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WIU offers online option in its homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting from WIU. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors at Western Illinois 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 | 225 |
| Fire Protection | 14 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
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