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

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 640
Post-Master’s Certificate 91
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 91
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 328,990 people employed in jobs related to a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degree, compared to 4,690,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $63,470, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Lamar University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,517 a year. A typical student attending Lamar University will pay a net price of $11,739.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

In their early career, UH Downtown grads earn an average salary of $42,710. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 5.03 years to complete their degree at UH Downtown.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $3,743. 83% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,184. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,307. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,525 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Texas A&M International University grads earn an average salary of $35,475.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 87% of the teachers are full time.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 33% $100,490
Forensic Science Technicians 29% $50,860
Financial Examiners 20% $75,710
Accountants and Auditors 19% $72,860
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 18% $62,830
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 16% $50,660
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Managers 15% $113,510
Professors 13% $57,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Public & Social Service 3,265
Legal Professions 2,357
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 843

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