Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Forsyth Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Forsyth Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Forsyth Technical Community College is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Forsyth Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at Forsyth Technical Community College. Among 9,099 students, 4,007 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,589 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Forsyth Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Forsyth Technical Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #25 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #38 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #309 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1006 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College
Graduates of Forsyth Technical 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 | $30,449 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $32,736 |
| 4 years | $35,268 |
| 5 years | $43,228 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College earn a median of $35,268, compared with $40,238 for all Forsyth Technical Community College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College comes in at $21,066.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Forsyth Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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