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231 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Alaska in the 2020-2021 year.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Alaska

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 91
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 91
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 91
Master’s Degree 19
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Alaska

There are 10,240 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting jobs.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $84,740, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Alaska that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UAF. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,355 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,292. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,319 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in AK

Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 17% $98,210
Managers 5% $109,730
Accountants and Auditors 3% $75,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3% $47,110
Firefighters 2% $52,460
Emergency Management Directors 0% $77,520
Bailiffs 0% $0
Police and Detective Supervisors 0% $115,720
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 0% $84,830
Professors 0% $74,600
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $64,010
Computer Workers 0% $94,900
Fire Fighting Supervisors 0% $81,590
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 0% $129,090
Correctional Officer Supervisors 0% $91,900
Correctional Officers and Jailers -4% $62,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Public & Social Service 121
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 35
Legal Professions 32

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