Law Enforcement & Firefighting at West Texas A & M University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what West Texas A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Texas A & M University is in Canyon, TX.
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Studying Online at West Texas A & M University
Distance learning is available at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at West Texas A & M University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Texas A & M University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #41 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 139 |
| Best Value | Texas | #79 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #131 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #645 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1036 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Graduates of West Texas A & M University’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 | $36,506 |
| 2 years | $30,616 |
| 3 years | $35,726 |
| 4 years | $42,373 |
| 5 years | $46,118 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from West Texas A & M University take home a median $42,373, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from West Texas A & M University stands at $24,365.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at West Texas A & M University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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