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988 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 15th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 398
Bachelor’s Degree 374
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 145
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 145
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 145
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Utah

There are 35,210 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 Utah

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $68,040, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

374 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,013 a year. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,969 after earning their degree at this institution.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,578. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,459. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,562 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,257. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#7

Snow College

Ephraim
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

#8

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,572.

#8

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Private Detectives and Investigators 64% $38,510
Information Security Analysts 50% $84,090
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 44% $67,190
Professors 42% $0
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 41% $39,350
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Accountants and Auditors 33% $63,410
Managers 31% $92,070
Fire Fighting Supervisors 23% $64,940
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 23% $52,550
Firefighters 23% $36,100
Forensic Science Technicians 21% $0
Emergency Management Directors 21% $56,220
Police and Detective Supervisors 21% $74,310
Financial Examiners 19% $60,630
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 16% $49,520
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 15% $65,870
Bailiffs 8% $49,410
Correctional Officer Supervisors 4% $75,800
Correctional Officers and Jailers 2% $44,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,178
Public & Social Service 962
Legal Professions 323
Military Technologies & Sciences 18

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