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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 4,049 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in GA.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 12th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,500
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,269
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,269
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,269
Associate Degree 702
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 442
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 442
Master’s Degree 127
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 43.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Georgia

There are 154,150 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $57,050, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,522.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,072 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. 75% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

#4

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,845 a year.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending CSU will pay a net price of $12,385.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,257.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
1,465 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,315 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,488 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,157. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. In their early career, Savannah State University grads earn an average salary of $27,812.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,240.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,441 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,442. The full-time teacher rate is 12%. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Transit and Railroad Police 33% $0
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 29% $0
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 25% $59,380
Information Security Analysts 23% $90,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $46,230
Accountants and Auditors 17% $68,870
Professors 15% $0
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $37,960
Emergency Management Directors 14% $63,580
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Financial Examiners 12% $98,380
Firefighters 11% $37,240
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 11% $42,070
Fire Fighting Supervisors 11% $59,560
Police and Detective Supervisors 11% $63,100
Private Detectives and Investigators 10% $47,500
Fire Inspectors 9% $50,340
Managers 9% $109,920
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 9% $53,640
Bailiffs 3% $46,470
Correctional Officers and Jailers -4% $34,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,981
Public & Social Service 1,475
Legal Professions 1,180

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