Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Washtenaw Community College
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Washtenaw Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washtenaw Community College sits in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washtenaw Community College
Distance learning is available at Washtenaw Community College. Among 11,133 students, 4,614 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,701 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Washtenaw Community College
Use these rankings to compare Washtenaw Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 185 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #517 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Washtenaw Community College
Graduates of Washtenaw Community College’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 | $30,127 |
| 2 years | $46,130 |
| 3 years | $49,743 |
| 4 years | $53,718 |
| 5 years | $61,111 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Washtenaw Community College report median earnings of $53,718, compared with $36,408 for all Washtenaw Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Washtenaw Community College comes in at $28,059.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Washtenaw Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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