Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Saint Cloud State University

Every homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at Saint Cloud State University stacks up to those at other schools.

St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and has a total student population of 11,841. In 2021, 74 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors received their bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State 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.

St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State 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.

For those who are interested in distance learning, St. Cloud State University does offer online courses in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting for the following degree levels:

• Master’s Degree

St. Cloud State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting programs across the country. The following shows how St. Cloud State University performed in these rankings.

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 St. Cloud State 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
Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	51
Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools	54
	87
Most Focused Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools	214

In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #212 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 St. Cloud State University

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

St. Cloud State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 students earned a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting from St. Cloud State University. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.

About 80% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at St. Cloud State 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 Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	59
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

St. Cloud State University Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Program

The homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting program at St. Cloud State University awarded 10 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.

Of the students who received a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting master's degree from St. Cloud State University, 70% 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 Saint Cloud State University with a master's in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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

St. Cloud State 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

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Saint Cloud State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice & Corrections	84

Related Majors

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

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 MN, the home state for Saint Cloud State University.

Occupation	Jobs in MN	Average Salary in MN
Accountants and Auditors	22,960	$72,480
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	9,450	$69,060
Managers	9,350	$128,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	8,150	$55,560
Firefighters	6,840	$37,690

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 Xylem22 under License

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