Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting is offered at 1,938 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.2% of Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 134,462 students earned theirLaw Enforcement & Firefighting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Law Enforcement & Firefighting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8,039 |
| Associate’s Degree | 28,147 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 54,278 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 41,175 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 355 |
Earnings of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting of $44,811 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,426 |
| 4 years | $44,811 |
| 5 years | $50,649 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,154 |
| Women | 6,058 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,417 | 48.3% |
| Asian | 382 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,821 | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,101 | 18.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 68 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 396 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 618 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 363 | 3.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Law Enforcement & Firefighting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,070 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia Southern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,381 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 2,029 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 1,954 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 1,935 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College is a popular choice for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,793 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,458 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,335 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,275 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,230 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,013 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 954 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American InterContinental University System comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 824 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 809 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 791 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 739 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 728 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 704 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity Valley Community College is a popular choice for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 692 people received their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Law Enforcement & Firefighting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting. This school awarded 679 master's degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 102,547 |
| Fire Protection | 15,202 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9,173 |
| Homeland Security | 6,323 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1,217 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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