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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 261 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in DC.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 256
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in District of Columbia

65,420 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $117,540, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

American University

Washington
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $40,088. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,108. 54% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 35% $117,850
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $68,400
Professors 10% $0
Computer Workers 8% $118,800
Accountants and Auditors 7% $91,890
Managers 3% $141,320
Financial Examiners 3% $154,300
Emergency Management Directors 0% $134,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Legal Professions 2,497
Public & Social Service 820
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 213
Military Technologies & Sciences 130

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