Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Athens State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Athens State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Athens State University is located in Athens, AL.
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Studying Online at Athens State University
Distance learning is available at Athens State University. Of 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) studied exclusively online and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Athens State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Athens State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #172 of 358 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #887 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Athens State University
Those who finish Athens State 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 | $30,841 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Athens State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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