Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #7 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 115 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #472 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’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 | $36,664 |
| 2 years | $32,332 |
| 3 years | $32,125 |
| 4 years | $38,691 |
| 5 years | $44,408 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $38,691, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $17,434.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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