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872 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 482
Associate Degree 191
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 117
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 117
Master’s Degree 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 38,770 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 Kansas

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $52,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
6,465 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,426 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,245. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $39,996 after graduation.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Washburn University.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,123. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,189.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
629 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Central Christian College. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,005 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
803 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. An average student at Kansas Wesleyan University will pay a net price of $24,476. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Butler CC grads earn an average salary of $31,890. This public school has an average net price of $13,255.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $39,179 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 30% $85,810
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $41,360
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 14% $47,340
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,130
Managers 11% $96,210
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,100
Computer Workers 8% $76,510
Firefighters 7% $36,150
Fire Fighting Supervisors 7% $57,150
Financial Examiners 6% $65,510
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 6% $46,170
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $69,170
Emergency Management Directors 5% $54,190
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1% $55,940
Bailiffs 0% $40,170
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $47,420
Private Detectives and Investigators 0% $48,380
Correctional Officer Supervisors -7% $43,700
Correctional Officers and Jailers -13% $34,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Public & Social Service 791
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 710
Legal Professions 269
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

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