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

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Vermont

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Master’s Degree 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Vermont, 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 Vermont is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Vermont

8,030 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 Vermont

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $64,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 6 colleges in Vermont that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Norwich University

Northfield
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,975 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Champlain College

Burlington
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,137 Total Students

In their early career, Champlain grads earn an average salary of $44,082. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $31,235 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,102 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,911 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,061.

#5

Castleton University

Castleton
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

#6

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in VT

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

Job Title VT Job Growth VT Median Salary
Fire Inspectors 33% $56,680
Financial Examiners 20% $75,920
Information Security Analysts 13% $80,420
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 11% $49,720
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 9% $83,170
Accountants and Auditors 6% $67,310
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $88,740
Computer Workers 5% $71,490
Firefighters 4% $34,730
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 2% $52,380
Professors 0% $0
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $52,710
Fire Fighting Supervisors 0% $65,720
Emergency Management Directors 0% $74,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in VT
Legal Professions 358
Public & Social Service 233
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 165
Military Technologies & Sciences 160

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