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Law Enforcement & Firefighting in California

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in California

Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in California

931,220 people in the state and 7,132,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grad in the state is $105,143, compared to a typical salary of $84,658 nationwide.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 40 colleges in California offering Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

#1

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#2

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,502 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $61,436 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,318 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Rio Hondo College

Whittier

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,104 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,388 a year.

#7

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,141 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,420 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#9

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#11

Victor Valley College

Victorville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,565 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,425 a year in tuition.

#12

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#14

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,907 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,185 a year.

#15

Shasta College

Redding

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,525 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

#16

Butte College

Oroville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,289 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,336 a year.

#17

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $85,546 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,250 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,080 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,126 a year in tuition.

#22

Golden West College

Huntington Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,054 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,196 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,441 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,394 a year in tuition.

#24

Sierra College

Rocklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#25

Palomar College

San Marcos

Undergrads from California pay around $1,354 a year in tuition.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in CA

Some of the careers Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 15% $63,677
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 14% $64,492
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Emergency Management Directors 13% $72,305
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Private Detectives and Investigators 12% $71,252
Intelligence Analysts 12% $65,483
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 9% $78,129

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