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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in South Carolina

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

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in South 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 70

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 34.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in South Carolina

52,360 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 South Carolina

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $56,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Columbia College

Columbia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Columbia College South Carolina will pay a net price of $20,247. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,223 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $21,732. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

#4

Claflin University

Orangeburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Claflin will pay a net price of $20,806. Graduates earn an average $29,867 after graduation.

#5

Lander University

Greenwood
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $70,550
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $41,810
Financial Examiners 16% $59,030
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,670
Accountants and Auditors 13% $58,640
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $63,110
Emergency Management Directors 9% $58,430
Managers 8% $98,620
Computer Workers 8% $93,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Legal Professions 388
Public & Social Service 308
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 220
Military Technologies & Sciences 25

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