Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Ashland University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Ashland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ashland University is located in Ashland, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ashland University
Many students take online classes at Ashland University. Of 4,106 students, 877 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,484 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Ashland University
Use these rankings to compare Ashland University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #16 of 58 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #37 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #89 of 185 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #155 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #520 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1076 of 1,294 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #16 of 58 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #37 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #89 of 185 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #155 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #520 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1076 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Ashland University
Graduates of Ashland University’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 | $37,937 |
| 2 years | $37,568 |
| 3 years | $45,857 |
| 4 years | $51,448 |
| 5 years | $56,512 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Ashland University take home a median $51,448, compared with $58,120 for all Ashland University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Ashland University is $29,406.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Ashland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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