Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 25 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #142 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #146 of 362 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #504 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #793 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Those who finish Eastern Kentucky 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 | $43,419 |
| 2 years | $44,032 |
| 3 years | $47,919 |
| 4 years | $47,953 |
| 5 years | $55,645 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $47,953, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $26,781.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Eastern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. 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
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