Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Arapahoe Community College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Arapahoe Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Arapahoe Community College is in Littleton, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Arapahoe Community College
Online coursework is an option at Arapahoe Community College. Of 15,012 students, 2,215 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,615 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Arapahoe Community College
Use these rankings to compare Arapahoe Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #26 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #549 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #679 of 1,301 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #26 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #549 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #679 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Arapahoe Community College
Students who complete Arapahoe Community 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 | $48,753 |
| 2 years | $50,895 |
| 3 years | $54,047 |
| 4 years | $61,824 |
| 5 years | $61,832 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Arapahoe Community College take home a median $61,824, compared with $49,526 for all Arapahoe Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Arapahoe Community College is $21,351.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Arapahoe Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates, 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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