Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of South Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at University of South Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Florida
Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of South Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 358 |
| Best Value | Florida | #22 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #112 of 362 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of South Florida
Students who complete University of South Florida’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 | $59,861 |
| 2 years | $61,955 |
| 3 years | $53,996 |
| 4 years | $58,804 |
| 5 years | $58,848 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of South Florida earn a median of $58,804, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of South Florida 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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