Law Enforcement & Firefighting at St Petersburg College
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at St Petersburg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
St Petersburg College sits in St. Petersburg, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at St Petersburg College
Online coursework is an option at St Petersburg College. Among 23,936 students, 10,212 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at St Petersburg College
These rankings give you a sense of how St Petersburg College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 58 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 362 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #30 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 358 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #648 of 1,301 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 58 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 362 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #30 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 358 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #648 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from St Petersburg College
Students who complete St Petersburg College’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 | $37,257 |
| 2 years | $30,103 |
| 3 years | $33,015 |
| 4 years | $57,106 |
| 5 years | $61,437 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from St Petersburg College take home a median $57,106, compared with $45,756 for all St Petersburg College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from St Petersburg College is $20,536.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at St Petersburg College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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