Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Sussex County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Sussex County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sussex County Community College is in Newton, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sussex County Community College
Many students take online classes at Sussex County Community College. Of 2,247 students, 364 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 919 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Sussex County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Sussex County Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #10 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #26 of 38 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 201 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #121 of 204 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #549 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Sussex County Community College
Graduates of Sussex County Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,234 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $35,479 |
| 4 years | $43,234 |
| 5 years | $41,832 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Sussex County Community College earn a median of $43,234, compared with $38,216 for all Sussex County Community College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Sussex County Community College stands at $9,875.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Sussex County Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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