Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Central New Mexico Community College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central New Mexico Community College is in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online Class Availability at Central New Mexico Community College
Online coursework is an option at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #98 of 139 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #905 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Graduates of Central New Mexico Community 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 | $31,546 |
| 2 years | $32,550 |
| 3 years | $36,905 |
| 4 years | $43,006 |
| 5 years | $49,761 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $43,006, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Central New Mexico Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors, 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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