Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Florida Atlantic University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Online coursework is an option at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 54 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Graduates of Florida Atlantic University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,171 |
| 2 years | $38,097 |
| 3 years | $40,769 |
| 4 years | $50,491 |
| 5 years | $55,220 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $50,491, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Florida Atlantic University comes in at $19,486.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors, 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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