Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Pittsburg State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pittsburg State University is in Pittsburg, KS.
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Online Class Availability at Pittsburg State University
Distance learning is available at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Pittsburg State University
Use these rankings to compare Pittsburg State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 16 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 115 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #83 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #934 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Students who complete Pittsburg State University’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 | $34,554 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Pittsburg State University stands at $24,843.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Pittsburg State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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