Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Illinois Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at University of Illinois Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Springfield
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Springfield’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 47 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 185 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield
Graduates of University of Illinois Springfield’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 | $33,652 |
| 2 years | $37,748 |
| 3 years | $44,269 |
| 4 years | $48,147 |
| 5 years | $53,930 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Illinois Springfield take home a median $48,147, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Illinois Springfield is $22,418.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Those who complete Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of Illinois Springfield go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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