Law Enforcement & Firefighting at South Carolina State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at South Carolina State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Carolina State University sits in Orangeburg, SC.
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Online Class Availability at South Carolina State University
Many students take online classes at South Carolina State University. Among 3,242 students, 182 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,905 (59%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at South Carolina State University
These rankings give you a sense of how South Carolina State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #17 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #20 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #285 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #300 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #992 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1181 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from South Carolina State University
Students who complete South Carolina State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,987 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $40,381 |
| 4 years | $41,356 |
| 5 years | $45,814 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from South Carolina State University take home a median $41,356, compared with $43,536 for all South Carolina State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from South Carolina State University is $31,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at South Carolina State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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