Law Enforcement & Firefighting at College of Western Idaho
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho sits in Nampa, ID.
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Online Class Availability at College of Western Idaho
Many students take online classes at College of Western Idaho. Among 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Rankings can help you compare College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #31 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #713 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Those who finish College of Western Idaho’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 | $34,837 |
| 2 years | $27,301 |
| 3 years | $32,271 |
| 4 years | $36,599 |
| 5 years | $41,405 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from College of Western Idaho earn a median of $36,599, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from College of Western Idaho stands at $7,380.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at College of Western Idaho go on to a range of careers. Here 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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