Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Middle Tennessee State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Middle Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Studying Online at Middle Tennessee State University
Many students take online classes at Middle Tennessee State University. Of 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Middle Tennessee State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #173 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #608 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Students who complete Middle Tennessee State 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 | $33,407 |
| 2 years | $41,010 |
| 3 years | $39,810 |
| 4 years | $46,241 |
| 5 years | $52,140 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Middle Tennessee State University report median earnings of $46,241, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Middle Tennessee State University comes in at $24,093.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Middle Tennessee State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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