Police, fire and corrections
1,033 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in police, fire and corrections.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate degree | $40,997 | $48,568 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Certificate | $55,215 | $58,202 |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | $62,186 | $73,424 |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | $52,514 | $66,093 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 11
- Alaska 1
- Arizona 22
- Arkansas 25
- California 136
- Colorado 17
- Connecticut 2
- Delaware 1
- District of Columbia 1
- Florida 48
- Georgia 30
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 4
- Illinois 47
- Indiana 4
- Iowa 15
- Kansas 19
- Kentucky 16
- Louisiana 13
- Maine 6
- Maryland 14
- Massachusetts 16
- Michigan 30
- Minnesota 21
- Mississippi 12
- Missouri 13
- Montana 5
- Nebraska 5
- Nevada 5
- New Hampshire 6
- New Jersey 19
- New Mexico 19
- New York 44
- North Carolina 59
- North Dakota 6
- Ohio 65
- Oklahoma 33
- Oregon 15
- Pennsylvania 25
- Rhode Island 2
- South Carolina 18
- South Dakota 4
- Tennessee 23
- Texas 59
- Utah 9
- Vermont 1
- Virginia 25
- Washington 23
- West Virginia 9
- Wisconsin 20
- Wyoming 7
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.