Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Winston-Salem State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Winston-Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Winston-Salem State University sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Winston-Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Winston-Salem State University. Among 4,782 students, 834 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,188 (67%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Winston-Salem State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Winston-Salem State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #44 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #45 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #213 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #245 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #759 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1058 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Winston-Salem State University
Students who complete Winston-Salem State University’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 | $25,515 |
| 2 years | $31,708 |
| 3 years | $36,585 |
| 4 years | $38,722 |
| 5 years | $44,456 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Winston-Salem State University report median earnings of $38,722, compared with $51,539 for all Winston-Salem State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Winston-Salem State University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Winston-Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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