Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Pfeiffer University

If you plan to study homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting, take a look at what Pfeiffer University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Pfeiffer University is located in Misenheimer, North Carolina and approximately 1,185 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 21 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors received their bachelor's degree from Pfeiffer University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting section at the bottom of this page.

Pfeiffer University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
• Master’s Degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Online Classes Are Available at Pfeiffer University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Pfeiffer University does offer online education options in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

Pfeiffer University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting progam at Pfeiffer University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major at Pfeiffer University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
	182
Most Focused Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	189
Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	254
	272
Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	328
Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	517
Most Focused Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	532
Best Value Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	799
Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	1,144

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from Pfeiffer University. This makes it the #173 most popular school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting master’s degree candidates in the country.

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Student Demographics at Pfeiffer University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at Pfeiffer University.

Pfeiffer University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from Pfeiffer University. About 33% were men and 67% were women.

About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at Pfeiffer University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Pfeiffer University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	14
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Pfeiffer University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from Pfeiffer University. About 38% were men and 62% were women.

Of the students who received a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting master's degree from Pfeiffer University, 54% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Pfeiffer University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	7
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Pfeiffer University also has a doctoral program available in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

The following homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting concentations are available at Pfeiffer University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Pfeiffer University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice & Corrections	21
Security Science and Technology	13

Related Majors

• Public Administration & Social Service
• Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

Careers That Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads May Go Into

A degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Pfeiffer University.

Occupation	Jobs in NC	Average Salary in NC
Accountants and Auditors	33,020	$76,880
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	22,350	$48,420
Correctional Officers and Jailers	15,720	$38,500
Firefighters	14,870	$35,500
Managers	11,990	$121,500

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Schlachtenbummler under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.