Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting at Florida SouthWestern State College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Florida SouthWestern State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Florida SouthWestern State College graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 68th percentile of all homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $48,873 | $56,721 | $21,722* | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $50,091 | $47,206 | $23,222* | 0.46 |
| St Petersburg College | $49,271 | $50,049 | $37,970* | 0.77 |
| Miami Dade College | $43,666 | — | $12,000* | 0.27 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $37,561 | $48,888 | $20,221* | 0.54 |
| National Median | $46,440 | — | $24,111* | 0.52 |
Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $50,091 | $23,222 |
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $2,682 | $49,271 | $37,970 |
| Miami Dade College Miami | $2,838 | $43,666 | $12,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $4,879 | $37,561 | $20,221 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Florida SouthWestern State College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.