Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Columbia Southern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Columbia Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, AL.
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Studying Online at Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University is a fully online institution, so Law Enforcement & Firefighting coursework can be completed remotely.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Columbia Southern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia Southern University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #223 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #567 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #790 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Columbia Southern University
Students who complete Columbia 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 | $65,820 |
| 2 years | $63,103 |
| 3 years | $65,597 |
| 4 years | $71,506 |
| 5 years | $73,587 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Columbia Southern University take home a median $71,506, compared with $66,570 for all Columbia Southern University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Columbia Southern University is $24,066.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Columbia Southern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.