Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Rappahannock Community College
Ranked 254th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Rappahannock Community College's associate program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $45,751 one year after graduating, rising to $50,539 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $53,511 for this field, ranking 254th of 359 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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