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

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 125
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Rhode Island

15,580 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $81,090, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Salve Regina.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 39% of the teachers are full time. An average student at RWU will pay a net price of $36,054.

#3

Brown University

Providence
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,341 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,929. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,268 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,638. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

#6

Rhode Island College

Providence
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,888 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,144.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in RI

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

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Financial Examiners 11% $87,010
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,770
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $59,570
Managers 4% $114,950
Professors 4% $70,460
Emergency Management Directors 0% $89,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Public & Social Service 190
Legal Professions 153
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 36

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