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Associate-6% vs national median86 grads tracked

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services at Eastern Wyoming College

Ranked 205th of 359 associate programs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,588
middle 50%: $30,437 – $56,563
Median · 5 years out
$50,197
middle 50%: $39,196 – $70,012
Median · 10 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $42,371 – $73,728

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Eastern Wyoming College's associate program in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services earn a median $43,588 one year after graduating, rising to $51,223 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $53,511 for this field, ranking 205th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.1 yrs
≈ $8,901 total interest

Same major at other universities

Coastal Bend College
$50,381 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$50,339 · 5 yrs out
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson Community College
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Asnuntuck Community College
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Western Iowa Tech Community College
$50,227 · 5 yrs out
Brazosport College
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
North Central State College
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
John A. Logan College
$50,091 · 5 yrs out
Vincennes University
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Klamath Community College
$50,050 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Eastern Wyoming College

Precision Production (Associate)
$65,669 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$65,669 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$62,446 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$62,446 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Business and Management (Associate)
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$44,805 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$44,805 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate)
$44,087 · 5 yrs out
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services (Associate)
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Associate)
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$43,554 · 5 yrs out

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