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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Montana

In 2020-2021, 61 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in MT.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Associate Degree 25
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.7%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Montana

11,370 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 Montana

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $56,230 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Montana that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,908 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,147 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,103. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
417 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,383. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $17,231 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
377 Total Students

The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,603.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,948. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MT

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

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Emergency Management Directors 14% $48,180
Computer Workers 14% $66,510
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $37,340
Accountants and Auditors 13% $61,460
Financial Examiners 11% $63,850
Police and Detective Supervisors 9% $70,270
Firefighters 9% $50,400
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $55,710
Professors 6% $52,980
Managers 4% $74,270
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3% $83,160
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $51,750
Fire Fighting Supervisors 0% $70,100
Bailiffs 0% $0
Private Detectives and Investigators 0% $42,260
Correctional Officer Supervisors -7% $52,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Public & Social Service 153
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 94
Legal Professions 85

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