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

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 250
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Colorado

There are 103,550 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 Colorado

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $72,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 8 colleges in Colorado that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,203. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Colorado State University - Global Campus grads earn an average salary of $63,331.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,762 a year. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,099 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051. The full-time teacher rate is 17%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,460 a year. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 39% $57,020
Forensic Science Technicians 35% $62,870
Information Security Analysts 33% $98,090
Accountants and Auditors 25% $72,940
Professors 24% $55,920
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 23% $47,150
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Financial Examiners 17% $75,810
Managers 16% $127,750
Emergency Management Directors 15% $84,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Public & Social Service 1,072
Legal Professions 499
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 151

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