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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Louisiana

1,241 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 569
Associate Degree 281
Master’s Degree 258
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 65
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 65
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 51.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 61,090 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 Louisiana

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $53,180 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,104. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $39,749. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 67% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,197 a year.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,094. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,483. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,754 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 90% of students get financical aid.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,264 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,291 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at SUNO.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,759. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,846.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 50% $72,520
Forensic Science Technicians 19% $43,340
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Private Detectives and Investigators 14% $44,490
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,200
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 11% $49,230
Emergency Management Directors 10% $74,010
Fire Fighting Supervisors 9% $60,200
Managers 9% $79,900
Police and Detective Supervisors 9% $59,600
Firefighters 9% $28,200
Professors 9% $0
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 9% $40,480
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 9% $51,160
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 8% $43,690
Bailiffs 2% $39,030
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $0
Correctional Officers and Jailers -6% $30,760
Correctional Officer Supervisors -8% $51,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Public & Social Service 1,118
Legal Professions 936
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 703

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