Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Blackhawk Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Blackhawk Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blackhawk Technical College is located in Janesville, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Blackhawk Technical College
Distance learning is available at Blackhawk Technical College. Among 2,811 students, 336 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 879 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Blackhawk Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Blackhawk Technical College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #20 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #530 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Blackhawk Technical College
Those who finish Blackhawk Technical College’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 | $31,983 |
| 2 years | $36,560 |
| 3 years | $33,026 |
| 4 years | $36,298 |
| 5 years | $43,238 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Blackhawk Technical College earn a median of $36,298, compared with $43,401 for all Blackhawk Technical College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Blackhawk Technical College stands at $14,937.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Blackhawk Technical College pursue many career paths. 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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