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Law Enforcement & Firefighting in Texas

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Texas

Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 620,340 people employed in jobs related to a Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degree, compared to 7,132,340 nationwide.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grad in the state is $80,508, compared to a typical salary of $84,658 nationwide.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 22 colleges in Texas that offer Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 22 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,979 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,017 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,640 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,758 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Dallas College

Dallas

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,587 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,370 a year in tuition.

#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,090 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,749 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 100% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,210 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,878 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 61%. Undergrads from Texas pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,105 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,668 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,150 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,036 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 72%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,423 a year. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,428 a year. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 63%.

#15

Tarleton State University

Stephenville

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,879 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,582 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,274 a year in tuition.

#17

Texas Southmost College

Brownsville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,869 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,148 a year.

#18

San Antonio College

San Antonio

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,395 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,412 a year in tuition.

#19

Lamar University

Beaumont

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,267 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#20

Laredo College

Laredo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,327 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,300 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,230 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $1,992 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,801 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in TX

Some of the careers Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 15% $63,677
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 14% $64,492
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Emergency Management Directors 13% $72,305
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Private Detectives and Investigators 12% $71,252
Intelligence Analysts 12% $65,483
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 9% $78,129

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