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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 19 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 21.1%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Nevada

37,710 people in the state and 4,690,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Nevada

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $67,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in NV

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

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 39% $85,870
Forensic Science Technicians 30% $70,800
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 29% $39,080
Computer Workers 25% $71,210
Accountants and Auditors 24% $62,350
Professors 24% $54,530
Managers 19% $94,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 19% $49,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Public & Social Service 325
Legal Professions 187
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 13

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