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454 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 6th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Alabama

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 453
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 20.3%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Alabama

There are 55,970 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting jobs.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Alabama

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $56,630 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $11,241.

#2

Faulkner University

Montgomery
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Faulkner grads earn an average salary of $32,902. An average student at Faulkner will pay a net price of $20,500.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,992.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

A typical student attending UNA will pay a net price of $13,699. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at South University, Montgomery will pay a net price of $20,518.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,949 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in AL

Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 37% $89,410
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 14% $64,350
Forensic Science Technicians 12% $50,840
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $37,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Professors 6% $19,900
Managers 6% $101,560
Emergency Management Directors 5% $61,390
Computer Workers 5% $87,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Public & Social Service 1,018
Legal Professions 363
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 216

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