Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Loyola University Chicago
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Loyola University Chicago
Many students take online classes at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Loyola University Chicago’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 185 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #47 of 47 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1269 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,200 |
| 2 years | $35,700 |
| 3 years | $48,642 |
| 4 years | $61,200 |
| 5 years | $69,197 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $61,200, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Loyola University Chicago comes in at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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