Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Anderson University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Anderson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Anderson University is in Anderson, SC.
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Studying Online at Anderson University
Online coursework is an option at Anderson University. Among 4,710 students, 615 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,149 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Anderson University
Use these rankings to compare Anderson University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #11 of 27 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #27 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #349 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #790 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1208 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Anderson University
Graduates of Anderson University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,364 |
| 2 years | $36,275 |
| 3 years | $37,052 |
| 4 years | $42,489 |
| 5 years | $49,990 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Anderson University take home a median $42,489, compared with $53,499 for all Anderson University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Anderson University stands at $28,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Anderson University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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