Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Pierce College District
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Pierce College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pierce College District sits in Lakewood, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Pierce College District
Many students take online classes at Pierce College District. Of 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Pierce College District
Students who complete Pierce College District’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $53,135 |
| 5 years | $56,859 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Pierce College District take home a median $53,135, compared with $40,485 for all Pierce College District graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Pierce College District pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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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