Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Salem State University
Use these rankings to compare Salem State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 37 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #24 of 74 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #916 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Salem State University
Students who complete Salem State 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 | $39,277 |
| 2 years | $36,282 |
| 3 years | $44,566 |
| 4 years | $51,926 |
| 5 years | $59,192 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Salem State University report median earnings of $51,926, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Salem State University is $26,220.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Salem State 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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