Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Austin Peay State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Austin Peay State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Austin Peay State University sits in Clarksville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Austin Peay State University
Many students take online classes at Austin Peay State University. Among 10,439 students, 2,718 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,403 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Austin Peay State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Peay State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #7 of 23 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #15 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #661 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #793 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Austin Peay State University
Those who finish Austin Peay State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,317 |
| 2 years | $35,861 |
| 3 years | $39,471 |
| 4 years | $45,655 |
| 5 years | $53,438 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Austin Peay State University take home a median $45,655, compared with $43,767 for all Austin Peay State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Austin Peay State University comes in at $25,281.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Austin Peay State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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