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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Ohio

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

In terms of popularity, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Ohio

There are 160,770 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 Ohio

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $67,750, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Ohio that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,933 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,689 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Xavier University

Cincinnati
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,926 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $7,201. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,225. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,461 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,962. Graduates earn an average $36,906 after graduation. 66% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,312.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,451 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,163.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in OH

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

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 26% $89,370
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 17% $42,720
Financial Examiners 13% $72,150
Forensic Science Technicians 11% $64,410
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 9% $60,450
Computer Workers 8% $82,640
Managers 7% $97,600
Emergency Management Directors 7% $68,930
Accountants and Auditors 5% $64,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Public & Social Service 1,347
Legal Professions 1,272
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 478
Military Technologies & Sciences 1

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