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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 162 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.4%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in New Jersey

There are 132,210 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 New Jersey

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $84,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,069. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at FDU.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

In their early career, Rutgers Newark grads earn an average salary of $54,962. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,996.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,877.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, TESU grads earn an average salary of $55,659.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,344.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,882. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid.

#10

Kean University

Union
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 21% $118,760
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 13% $81,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $63,720
Professors 11% $62,670
Financial Examiners 9% $97,410
Accountants and Auditors 8% $81,190
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Managers 7% $127,510
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $58,850
Emergency Management Directors -3% $95,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Public & Social Service 1,665
Legal Professions 733
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 79

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