Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Tidewater Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
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Studying Online at Tidewater Community College
Many students take online classes at Tidewater Community College. Among 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #31 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #130 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #275 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #458 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1128 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’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 | $30,901 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $33,679 |
| 4 years | $39,393 |
| 5 years | $43,945 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Tidewater Community College report median earnings of $39,393, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Tidewater Community College comes in at $14,795.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Tidewater Community College 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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