Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Dallas College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Dallas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dallas College is in Dallas, TX.
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Studying Online at Dallas College
Distance learning is available at Dallas College. Among 69,749 students, 26,959 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,469 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Dallas College
These rankings give you a sense of how Dallas College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #63 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #106 of 139 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #951 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Dallas College
Students who complete Dallas 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 | $31,932 |
| 3 years | $34,335 |
| 4 years | $40,542 |
| 5 years | $44,495 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Dallas College report median earnings of $40,542, compared with $43,885 for all Dallas College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Dallas College stands at $13,727.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Dallas College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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