Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Averett University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Averett University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Averett University is in Danville, VA.
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Studying Online at Averett University
Online coursework is an option at Averett University. Of 1,476 students, 560 (38%) studied exclusively online and 478 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Averett University
These rankings give you a sense of how Averett University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #26 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #328 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #795 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1126 of 1,294 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #26 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #328 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #795 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1126 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Averett University
Those who finish Averett University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,797 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $40,936 |
| 4 years | $44,032 |
| 5 years | $55,149 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Averett University report median earnings of $44,032, compared with $61,818 for all Averett University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Averett University stands at $29,703.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Averett University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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