Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Ohio
5,800 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 Ohio
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,816 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,810 |
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 1,659 |
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 259 |
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 259 |
Gender Distribution
In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:
- Asian: 1.2%
- Black or African American: 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
- White: 71.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
- Other Races: 7.4%
Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Ohio
160,770 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 Ohio
In this state, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting grads earn an average of $67,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in OH
Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors go into include:
| Job Title | OH Job Growth | OH Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 7% | $38,080 |
| Transit and Railroad Police | 4% | $0 |
| Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 4% | $35,550 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 3% | $67,970 |
| Firefighters | 3% | $45,910 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 3% | $60,980 |
| Fire Fighting Supervisors | 3% | $71,040 |
| Police and Detective Supervisors | 2% | $80,610 |
| Bailiffs | -5% | $45,700 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | -12% | $46,770 |
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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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