Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Western Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Technical College is in La Crosse, WI.
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Online Class Availability at Western Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Western Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Western Technical College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #18 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #81 of 185 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #491 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Western Technical College
Students who complete Western Technical College’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 | $40,167 |
| 2 years | $36,674 |
| 3 years | $42,888 |
| 4 years | $52,254 |
| 5 years | $57,230 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Western Technical College report median earnings of $52,254, compared with $45,826 for all Western Technical College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Western Technical College is $15,494.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Western Technical 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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