Law Enforcement & Firefighting at George Washington University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at George Washington University
Many students take online classes at George Washington University. Among 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at George Washington University
Use these rankings to compare George Washington University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 204 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #194 of 201 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1275 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from George Washington University
Graduates of George Washington 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 | $76,183 |
| 2 years | $64,578 |
| 3 years | $69,256 |
| 4 years | $84,628 |
| 5 years | $96,307 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $84,628, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from George Washington University stands at $20,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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