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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 1,408 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in AR.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 14th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 588
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 588
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 588
Bachelor’s Degree 471
Associate Degree 219
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 85
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 85
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Arkansas

34,000 people in the state and 4,690,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $47,680, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,065. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,982 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending ASU-Beebe will pay a net price of $9,063. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,331 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,631.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
794 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,987. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

#10

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Philander Smith. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,046. Graduates earn an average $25,327 after graduation.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 35% $34,330
Forensic Science Technicians 27% $45,680
Fire Inspectors 25% $44,440
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 19% $36,690
Managers 16% $75,190
Emergency Management Directors 15% $41,450
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,620
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 12% $37,680
Police and Detective Supervisors 12% $51,470
Fire Fighting Supervisors 12% $53,170
Professors 11% $56,740
Firefighters 11% $34,940
Financial Examiners 10% $66,940
Computer Workers 10% $74,130
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 10% $44,700
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 8% $48,630
Bailiffs 0% $33,260
Correctional Officer Supervisors -3% $46,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,012
Public & Social Service 683
Legal Professions 284
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

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