Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Marshall University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) studied exclusively online and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Marshall University
Use these rankings to compare Marshall University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #202 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #959 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Marshall University
Students who complete Marshall University’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 | $35,248 |
| 2 years | $34,582 |
| 3 years | $42,077 |
| 4 years | $45,590 |
| 5 years | $50,346 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Marshall University take home a median $45,590, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Marshall University is $25,873.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Marshall University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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