Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Tarleton State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Tarleton State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tarleton State University sits in Stephenville, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Tarleton State University
Distance learning is available at Tarleton State University. Among 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Tarleton State University
Use these rankings to compare Tarleton State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 139 |
| Best Value | Texas | #73 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #125 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #994 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Tarleton State University
Students who complete Tarleton 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 | $45,850 |
| 2 years | $42,354 |
| 3 years | $47,820 |
| 4 years | $58,097 |
| 5 years | $54,363 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Tarleton State University report median earnings of $58,097, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Tarleton State University is $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Tarleton State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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