Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 185 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #34 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #110 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $103,432 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $17,725.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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