Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Illinois
240,040 people in the state and 7,132,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting.
Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grad in the state is $77,993, compared to a typical salary of $84,658 nationwide.
Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Programs in IL
There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,819 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,870 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,243 a year. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,646 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in IL
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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