Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Southwestern College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern College is in Winfield, KS.
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Studying Online at Southwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern College. Of 1,041 students, 445 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Southwestern College
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 115 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #112 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #442 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1196 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Southwestern College
Graduates of Southwestern College’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 | $50,283 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $56,790 |
| 4 years | $51,197 |
| 5 years | $61,894 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Southwestern College report median earnings of $51,197, compared with $57,131 for all Southwestern College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Southwestern College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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