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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in North Carolina

111 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 94
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in North Carolina

There are 142,460 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $58,690, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,720 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 99% of students get financical aid. An average student at North Carolina Wesleyan College will pay a net price of $16,679.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,550. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

#3

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,185 Total Students

In their early career, Pfeiffer University grads earn an average salary of $38,206. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Pfeiffer University. 96% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, North Carolina Central University grads earn an average salary of $31,426.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,969.

#7

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,249 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,374.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#10

Guilford College

Greensboro
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Methodist University

Fayetteville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,098 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 33% $103,470
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $44,720
Financial Examiners 18% $62,410
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $46,240
Accountants and Auditors 14% $69,840
Managers 12% $113,560
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Emergency Management Directors 10% $72,620
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $58,350
Professors 9% $60,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Public & Social Service 1,324
Legal Professions 1,145
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 289

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