Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Salem University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Salem University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salem University is located in Salem, WV.
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Online Class Availability at Salem University
Online coursework is an option at Salem University. Of 1,083 students, 450 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 633 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Salem University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #15 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #253 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #341 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #899 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1243 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Salem University
Students who complete Salem 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 | $28,271 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $31,840 |
| 4 years | $36,134 |
| 5 years | $45,586 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Salem University report median earnings of $36,134, compared with $47,190 for all Salem University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Salem University is $30,949.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Salem University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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