Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of the Cumberlands
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what University of the Cumberlands. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of the Cumberlands is in Williamsburg, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of the Cumberlands
Distance learning is available at University of the Cumberlands. Of 22,120 students, 13,667 (62%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,078 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of the Cumberlands
Use these rankings to compare University of the Cumberlands’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #16 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #164 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #557 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #573 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of the Cumberlands
Students who complete University of the Cumberlands’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 | $30,064 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $37,254 |
| 4 years | $42,340 |
| 5 years | $44,221 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn a median of $42,340, compared with $50,742 for all University of the Cumberlands graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of the Cumberlands stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of the Cumberlands work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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