Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Merrimack College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Merrimack College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Merrimack College is in North Andover, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Merrimack College
Many students take online classes at Merrimack College. Of 5,862 students, 1,344 (23%) studied exclusively online and 779 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Merrimack College
These rankings give you a sense of how Merrimack College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #16 of 74 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #36 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #70 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1276 of 1,294 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #16 of 74 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #36 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #70 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1276 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Merrimack College
Graduates of Merrimack 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 | $42,749 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $47,824 |
| 4 years | $52,801 |
| 5 years | $55,359 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Merrimack College earn a median of $52,801, compared with $55,795 for all Merrimack College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Merrimack College comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Merrimack College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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