Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Utah
In 2021-2022, 1,400 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in UT.
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Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Utah
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 | 478 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 421 |
| Associate Degree | 403 |
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 56 |
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 56 |
Gender Distribution
In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:
- Asian: 1.4%
- Black or African American: 1.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
- White: 72.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
- Other Races: 6.8%
Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Utah
35,210 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 Utah
A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting grad in the state is $68,040, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in UT
Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors go into include:
| Job Title | UT Job Growth | UT Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 64% | $38,510 |
| Fire Fighting Supervisors | 23% | $64,940 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 23% | $52,550 |
| Firefighters | 23% | $36,100 |
| Police and Detective Supervisors | 21% | $74,310 |
| Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 16% | $49,520 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 15% | $65,870 |
| Bailiffs | 8% | $49,410 |
| Correctional Officer Supervisors | 4% | $75,800 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2% | $44,470 |
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References
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