Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College sits in Rome, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Distance learning is available at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of 7,282 students, 3,202 (44%) studied exclusively online and 1,453 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #2 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #15 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #149 of 358 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical 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 | $34,835 |
| 2 years | $32,276 |
| 3 years | $33,638 |
| 4 years | $36,385 |
| 5 years | $41,912 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $36,385, compared with $37,626 for all Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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