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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Connecticut

1,651 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 935
Associate Degree 365
Master’s Degree 318
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Connecticut

There are 48,580 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $74,280, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Connecticut that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

711 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Graduates earn an average $45,887 after graduation.

#2

Post University

Waterbury
227 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $18,166.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 36% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,634 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,872. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,821 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,269 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,809 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,471. 67% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $44,705 after graduation.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,365 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,500 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,711.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 13% $0
Computer Workers 12% $99,730
Emergency Management Directors 9% $85,680
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Managers 9% $118,140
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8% $70,230
Professors 5% $0
Firefighters 3% $67,260
Fire Fighting Supervisors 3% $88,220
Police and Detective Supervisors 2% $95,840
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 2% $71,350
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1% $85,310
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $57,380
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $74,700
Private Detectives and Investigators 0% $57,300
Correctional Officer Supervisors -14% $72,860
Correctional Officers and Jailers -15% $54,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Public & Social Service 1,271
Legal Professions 682
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 332

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