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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 136 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 127
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 42.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 154,150 people employed in jobs related to a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degree, compared to 4,690,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Georgia

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $57,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,372 a year. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSU. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,345 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,520. It takes the average student 4.80 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $22,142.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $48,858. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $35,170. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 25% $59,380
Information Security Analysts 23% $90,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $46,230
Accountants and Auditors 17% $68,870
Professors 15% $0
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $37,960
Emergency Management Directors 14% $63,580
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Financial Examiners 12% $98,380
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Legal Professions 982
Public & Social Service 885
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 308

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