Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Peru State College
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Peru State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Peru State College is in Peru, NE.
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Online Class Availability at Peru State College
Online coursework is an option at Peru State College. Among 1,492 students, 557 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Peru State College
Rankings can help you compare Peru State College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #109 of 115 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #665 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1066 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Peru State College
Those who finish Peru State 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 | $35,247 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $42,745 |
| 4 years | $47,968 |
| 5 years | $53,034 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Peru State College earn a median of $47,968, compared with $51,589 for all Peru State College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Peru State College is $27,367.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Peru State College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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