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

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 682
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.0%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in California

507,570 people in the state and 4,690,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in California

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $101,380, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $34,139.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,722. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,426 a year. This private school has an average net price of $20,987. The full-time teacher rate is 6%.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,768. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,302. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,677. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $57,540 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
Forensic Science Technicians 15% $80,260
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $55,460
Accountants and Auditors 11% $75,690
Managers 11% $129,300
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $111,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Legal Professions 5,637
Public & Social Service 5,554
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,097
Military Technologies & Sciences 281

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