Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of West Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Florida is in Pensacola, FL.
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Studying Online at University of West Florida
Distance learning is available at University of West Florida. Among 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of West Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of West Florida’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #19 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #24 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #105 of 362 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #349 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #587 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of West Florida
Those who finish University of West Florida’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,604 |
| 2 years | $33,239 |
| 3 years | $38,646 |
| 4 years | $43,362 |
| 5 years | $48,441 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of West Florida take home a median $43,362, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of West Florida comes in at $21,776.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of West Florida pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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