Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Lamar University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Lamar University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lamar University
Online coursework is an option at Lamar University. Of 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Lamar University
These rankings give you a sense of how Lamar University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #29 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 139 |
| Best Value | Texas | #49 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #74 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #496 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #574 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Lamar University
Graduates of Lamar 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 | $44,783 |
| 2 years | $43,155 |
| 3 years | $47,537 |
| 4 years | $54,114 |
| 5 years | $58,416 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Lamar University earn a median of $54,114, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Lamar University comes in at $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. 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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