Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Oakton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Oakton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.
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Studying Online at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Of 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Oakton College
Use these rankings to compare Oakton College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 47 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #508 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Oakton College
Students who complete Oakton 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 | $30,440 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Oakton 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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