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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 815 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 405
Associate Degree 340
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 36
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.7%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Nevada

37,710 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 Nevada

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $67,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 9 colleges in Nevada that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

346 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,832 after graduation. 96% of students get financical aid. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,766 after earning their degree at this institution. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,019.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,576 a year. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Nevada State College

Henderson
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,478. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,723 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,546.

#6

Western Nevada College

Carson City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,100 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $8,467. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,700 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,930.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
143 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UOPX - Nevada grads earn an average salary of $29,762.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in NV

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

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 39% $85,870
Forensic Science Technicians 30% $70,800
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 29% $39,080
Transit and Railroad Police 29% $73,580
Computer Workers 25% $71,210
Accountants and Auditors 24% $62,350
Professors 24% $54,530
Managers 19% $94,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 19% $49,100
Fire Fighting Supervisors 17% $95,040
Police and Detective Supervisors 17% $101,390
Private Detectives and Investigators 17% $69,300
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 16% $81,160
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 16% $68,460
Firefighters 15% $64,920
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 10% $48,670
Correctional Officer Supervisors 4% $79,160
Bailiffs 0% $57,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Public & Social Service 610
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 273
Legal Professions 265

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