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Law Enforcement & Firefighting in District of Columbia

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 80,170 people employed in jobs related to a Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degree, compared to 7,132,340 nationwide.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $120,605. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,658.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in DC

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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