Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Amarillo College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Amarillo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amarillo College sits in Amarillo, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amarillo College
Many students take online classes at Amarillo College. Of 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Amarillo College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amarillo College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #40 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #63 of 139 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #196 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #635 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Amarillo College
Students who complete Amarillo College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,926 |
| 2 years | $40,541 |
| 3 years | $41,270 |
| 4 years | $47,569 |
| 5 years | $51,817 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Amarillo College report median earnings of $47,569, compared with $46,045 for all Amarillo College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Amarillo College is $16,624.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Amarillo College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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