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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Illinois

347 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Illinois

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 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Illinois

There are 176,990 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $75,720, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,315 a year.

#2

Lewis University

Romeoville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,214. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

#9

Governors State University

University Park
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,434. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer Workers 9% $0
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Emergency Management Directors 8% $77,880
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 7% $51,150
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $52,000
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Public & Social Service 2,690
Legal Professions 2,368
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 797
Military Technologies & Sciences 6

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