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229 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 186
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Missouri

There are 86,760 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $56,700, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

#1

Webster University

Saint Louis
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,977 a year.

#2

Columbia College

Columbia
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,516 a year. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Columbia College Missouri.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,718.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,123 a year.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#6

Park University

Parkville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,444 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 12% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri Western grads earn an average salary of $34,706. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,568. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 42% $86,460
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 19% $73,930
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $50,310
Computer Workers 15% $83,720
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,470
Financial Examiners 13% $66,240
Emergency Management Directors 12% $57,290
Managers 10% $93,580
Accountants and Auditors 6% $63,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Legal Professions 1,062
Public & Social Service 898
Military Technologies & Sciences 354
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 247

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