Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Western Oregon University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Oregon University is in Monmouth, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Oregon University
Many students take online classes at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Western Oregon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Oregon University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 167 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #137 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #908 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Western Oregon University
Students who complete Western Oregon University’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 | $35,943 |
| 2 years | $38,529 |
| 3 years | $45,374 |
| 4 years | $51,212 |
| 5 years | $56,961 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Western Oregon University take home a median $51,212, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Western Oregon University comes in at $24,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Western Oregon University work across a variety of fields. 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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