Law Enforcement & Firefighting at McHenry County College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what McHenry County College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
McHenry County College is in Crystal Lake, IL.
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Studying Online at McHenry County College
Online coursework is an option at McHenry County College. Of 9,399 students, 1,117 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,086 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at McHenry County College
Use these rankings to compare McHenry County College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #24 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #39 of 47 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #123 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #811 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from McHenry County College
Those who finish McHenry County 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 | $43,821 |
| 4 years | $50,236 |
| 5 years | $54,740 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from McHenry County College report median earnings of $50,236, compared with $37,757 for all McHenry County College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at McHenry County College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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