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Law Enforcement & Firefighting in District of Columbia

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in District of Columbia

There are 80,170 people in the state and 7,132,340 people in the nation working in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting jobs.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $120,605. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,658.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

American University

Washington

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,329 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in DC

Some of the careers Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Police Identification and Records Officers — $61,847
Detectives and Criminal Investigators — $64,492
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — $52,907
Managers, All Other — $95,684
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers — $49,631
Intelligence Analysts — $65,483
Customs and Border Protection Officers — $50,191
Private Detectives and Investigators — $71,252
Compliance Managers — $117,178
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers — $75,304
Loss Prevention Managers — $165,723
Emergency Management Directors — $72,305

View Nationwide Law Enforcement & Firefighting Report

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