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2,281 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 872
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 782
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 782
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 782
Master’s Degree 276
Associate Degree 261
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 73
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 39.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Maryland

99,910 people in the state and 4,690,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $68,230, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

598 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#2

Stevenson University

Stevenson
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,206. Graduates earn an average $47,830 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Bowie State University. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,707. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,105.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. 72% of the teachers are full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,748. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,374 a year. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,519 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

#10

Montgomery College

Rockville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

In their early career, Montgomery College grads earn an average salary of $36,838. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $72,350
Professors 8% $0
Information Security Analysts 8% $109,750
Forensic Science Technicians 7% $62,500
Accountants and Auditors 7% $74,030
Private Detectives and Investigators 7% $56,580
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 6% $56,240
Financial Examiners 3% $62,930
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3% $57,830
Managers 2% $119,900
Computer Workers 2% $116,360
Fire Fighting Supervisors 1% $93,310
Firefighters 0% $59,870
Bailiffs 0% $39,160
Transit and Railroad Police -6% $65,400
Correctional Officers and Jailers -8% $47,150
Correctional Officer Supervisors -9% $60,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Public & Social Service 1,766
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 832
Legal Professions 761
Military Technologies & Sciences 129

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