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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

If you plan to study homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting, take a look at what West Kentucky Community and Technical College has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, Kentucky and has a total student population of 4,893.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting section at the bottom of this page.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Associate’s Degree in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Online Classes Are Available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, West Kentucky Community and Technical College does offer online courses in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting for the following degree levels:

  • Associate’s Degree

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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Student Demographics at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate’s Program

50% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting associate's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are white. Around 93% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from West Kentucky Community and Technical College with a associate's in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 13
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting

The following homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting concentations are available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice & Corrections 12
Fire Protection 2

Careers That Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads May Go Into

A degree in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
Accountants and Auditors 11,160 $67,080
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7,830 $45,600
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7,740 $40,950
Correctional Officers and Jailers 5,850 $35,940
Firefighters 4,240 $33,520

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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