Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 37 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 74 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #31 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #905 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Boston’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 | $43,068 |
| 2 years | $42,025 |
| 3 years | $46,462 |
| 4 years | $52,542 |
| 5 years | $60,665 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $52,542, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are 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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