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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 2,731 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in WV.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,693
Master’s Degree 464
Associate Degree 307
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 165
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 165
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 165
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 76
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in West Virginia

18,590 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 West Virginia

In this state, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grads earn an average of $57,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 11 colleges in West Virginia that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

1,919 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 19%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,102 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Marshall University

Huntington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,351. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,008 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,032 a year.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,118. 92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending West Virginia University Tech will pay a net price of $10,095. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#8

West Liberty University

West Liberty
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,911.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,386 a year. 60% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,381. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at West Virginia Wesleyan.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 21% $81,600
Financial Examiners 17% $61,760
Emergency Management Directors 17% $65,880
Forensic Science Technicians 15% $45,960
Fire Fighting Supervisors 14% $53,750
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $34,560
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 11% $31,060
Police and Detective Supervisors 9% $56,750
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 9% $43,420
Firefighters 7% $35,340
Managers 6% $69,210
Accountants and Auditors 6% $62,670
Professors 6% $52,280
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 6% $97,830
Computer Workers 4% $83,160
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 3% $39,280
Correctional Officers and Jailers 0% $30,520
Correctional Officer Supervisors 0% $62,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,238
Military Technologies & Sciences 755
Public & Social Service 504
Legal Professions 330

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