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329 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 318
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Connecticut

There are 48,580 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $74,280, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Connecticut that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

In their early career, University of New Haven grads earn an average salary of $45,887. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $42,431. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,558 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

In their early career, Albertus Magnus grads earn an average salary of $44,705. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,806 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,723. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,809 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 13% $0
Computer Workers 12% $99,730
Emergency Management Directors 9% $85,680
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Managers 9% $118,140
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8% $70,230
Professors 5% $0
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Public & Social Service 684
Legal Professions 552
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 78

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