Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Florida
11,813 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.
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Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Florida
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 5,545 | 
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,176 | 
| Associate Degree | 1,082 | 
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 5 | 
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 5 | 
Gender Distribution
In Florida, a homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting major is more popular with men than with women.
 
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors in Florida is as follows:
- Asian: 1.3%
- Black or African American: 18.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
- White: 46.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
- Other Races: 6.0%
 
Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Florida
There are 266,690 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting jobs.
 
Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Florida
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $63,040 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.
 
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in FL
Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors go into include:
| Job Title | FL Job Growth | FL Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 15% | $36,570 | 
| Firefighters | 14% | $50,620 | 
| Fire Fighting Supervisors | 13% | $79,680 | 
| Fire Inspectors | 13% | $60,250 | 
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 13% | $57,320 | 
| Police and Detective Supervisors | 11% | $84,870 | 
| Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 9% | $46,420 | 
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 8% | $64,450 | 
| Bailiffs | 5% | $46,160 | 
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | -6% | $37,920 | 
| Correctional Officer Supervisors | -7% | $54,020 | 
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Barry Bahler under License
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