Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Charleston Southern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Charleston Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Charleston Southern University
Distance learning is available at Charleston Southern University. Of 3,832 students, 689 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,587 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Charleston Southern University
Use these rankings to compare Charleston Southern University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #22 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #165 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #320 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #871 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1089 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Charleston Southern University
Those who finish Charleston Southern 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 | $35,190 |
| 2 years | $41,642 |
| 3 years | $42,782 |
| 4 years | $50,508 |
| 5 years | $47,607 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Charleston Southern University take home a median $50,508, compared with $51,292 for all Charleston Southern University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Charleston Southern University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Charleston Southern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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