Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Shorter University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Shorter University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shorter University sits in Rome, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Shorter University
Distance learning is available at Shorter University. Among 1,318 students, 291 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 241 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Shorter University
These rankings give you a sense of how Shorter University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #38 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #44 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #265 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #335 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1236 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Shorter University
Graduates of Shorter 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 | $36,165 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $36,577 |
| 4 years | $35,821 |
| 5 years | $48,991 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Shorter University earn a median of $35,821, compared with $49,540 for all Shorter University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Shorter University comes in at $30,817.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Shorter University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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