Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Distance learning is available at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Among 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Use these rankings to compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 22 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #212 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #582 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 1,294 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 22 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #212 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #582 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Those who finish University of Louisiana at Lafayette’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 | $28,500 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $34,895 |
| 4 years | $39,037 |
| 5 years | $40,154 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette report median earnings of $39,037, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $23,557.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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