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323 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in North Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 13th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in North Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 236
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 52
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 52
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 52
Associate Degree 28
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In North Dakota, 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 North Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in North Dakota

There are 11,250 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting jobs.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in North Dakota

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $66,240 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
13,615 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UND. 90% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,846 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at North Dakota State University.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,920 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,835 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

#4

University of Mary

Bismarck
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,799 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. In their early career, UMary grads earn an average salary of $45,935.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
326 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $18,121 a year. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,771 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,075 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,147 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
628 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - North Dakota.

#9

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
229 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $377.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
586 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. In their early career, TMCC grads earn an average salary of $26,396.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in ND

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

Job Title ND Job Growth ND Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 43% $79,330
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 20% $53,710
Accountants and Auditors 16% $59,660
Computer Workers 16% $68,870
Firefighters 14% $44,130
Fire Fighting Supervisors 13% $66,050
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 13% $56,760
Police and Detective Supervisors 13% $81,710
Financial Examiners 13% $66,010
Emergency Management Directors 13% $61,190
Managers 10% $103,020
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 6% $49,750
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3% $83,170
Professors 2% $60,660
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $0
Fire Inspectors 0% $58,990
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $66,890
Correctional Officers and Jailers -2% $43,380
Bailiffs -4% $28,130
Correctional Officer Supervisors -6% $54,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in ND
Public & Social Service 321
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 266
Legal Professions 67

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