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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Massachusetts

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

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 502
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Massachusetts

There are 118,760 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 Massachusetts

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $79,440 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $51,874 after graduation. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

#7

Curry College

Milton
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,410 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,729. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#8

Merrimack College

North Andover
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,367. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,705 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,637 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,146.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 25% $103,740
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 18% $73,470
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $43,980
Accountants and Auditors 9% $74,890
Emergency Management Directors 8% $80,460
Managers 7% $120,100
Financial Examiners 6% $93,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Public & Social Service 2,705
Legal Professions 2,291
Military Technologies & Sciences 246
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 243

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