Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in Milwaukee, WI.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Of 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) studied exclusively online and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #12 of 22 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #17 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #61 of 185 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #117 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #365 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #823 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’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 | $36,424 |
| 2 years | $40,017 |
| 3 years | $46,094 |
| 4 years | $50,378 |
| 5 years | $57,315 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee take home a median $50,378, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $26,858.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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