Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #271 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #797 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1121 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Students who complete Northwestern State University of Louisiana’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 | $27,145 |
| 2 years | $28,870 |
| 3 years | $36,563 |
| 4 years | $39,510 |
| 5 years | $47,007 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $39,510, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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