Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Michigan
In 2021-2022, 2,786 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in MI.
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Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Michigan
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 1,387 |
Associate Degree | 770 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 251 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 251 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 197 |
Gender Distribution
In Michigan, a homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors in Michigan is as follows:
- Asian: 1.1%
- Black or African American: 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
- White: 71.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
- Other Races: 7.8%

Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Michigan
109,430 people in the state and 4,690,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting.

Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Michigan
A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting grad in the state is $67,330, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MI
Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors go into include:
Job Title | MI Job Growth | MI Median Salary |
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Private Detectives and Investigators | 9% | $50,620 |
Firefighters | 7% | $45,210 |
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 7% | $57,690 |
Police and Detective Supervisors | 6% | $78,170 |
Fire Fighting Supervisors | 6% | $68,990 |
Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 4% | $45,100 |
Fire Inspectors | 4% | $62,080 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0% | $80,300 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers | -9% | $56,330 |
Correctional Officer Supervisors | -9% | $64,230 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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