Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Howard University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Howard University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Howard University is in Washington, DC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard University
Distance learning is available at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 204 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #201 of 201 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1293 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Howard University
Those who finish Howard University’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 | $29,102 |
| 2 years | $35,518 |
| 3 years | $42,285 |
| 4 years | $48,062 |
| 5 years | $63,116 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Howard University earn a median of $48,062, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Howard University stands at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. 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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