Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Delaware County Community College
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Delaware County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delaware County Community College is located in Media, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Delaware County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Delaware County Community College. Of 7,402 students, 1,770 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,799 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Delaware County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Delaware County Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #39 of 62 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 201 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #130 of 204 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #602 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Delaware County Community College
Students who complete Delaware County Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,779 |
| 2 years | $37,886 |
| 3 years | $54,253 |
| 4 years | $45,075 |
| 5 years | $55,696 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Delaware County Community College take home a median $45,075, compared with $45,720 for all Delaware County Community College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Delaware County Community College stands at $14,162.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Delaware County Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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