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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Illinois

3,972 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,842
Associate Degree 878
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 738
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 738
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 738
Master’s Degree 318
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 167
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 167
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.5%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 176,990 people employed in jobs related to a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degree, compared to 4,690,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Illinois

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $75,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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

599 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

An average student at AIU Online will pay a net price of $13,339. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at AIU Online. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

330 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,099 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville
166 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

An average student at Lewis will pay a net price of $19,074. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,643 after earning their degree at this institution.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. 94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,928 a year.

#10

Aurora University

Aurora
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Aurora. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Private Detectives and Investigators 9% $55,580
Computer Workers 9% $0
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Emergency Management Directors 8% $77,880
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 7% $51,150
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $52,000
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700
Fire Fighting Supervisors 4% $94,220
Firefighters 4% $52,650
Police and Detective Supervisors 4% $109,200
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 4% $40,830
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 4% $82,670
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3% $84,540
Correctional Officers and Jailers 3% $63,330
Correctional Officer Supervisors 3% $86,340
Transit and Railroad Police 0% $69,740
Bailiffs -5% $65,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Public & Social Service 3,948
Legal Professions 2,648
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 2,396
Military Technologies & Sciences 8

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