College ROI Report
Updated 2024
Best-value Colleges for Protective services Careers
We all pretended to be firefighters and police offices when we were kids, and some of us grow up to pursue careers in law enforcement of public safety for real! Other jobs that fall under “Protective Service Occupations” include paramedic, park ranger, security guard and – everyone’s favorite – ski patrol.
| Rank | School Name | 20 Year Net ROI | Total 4 Year Cost | Graduation Rate | Typical Years to Graduate | Average Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:1 | School Name: Wayland Baptist University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$706,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$144,000 | Graduation Rate:19% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$19,500 |
| Rank:2 | School Name:_50px.png) Arizona State University-Tempe (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$554,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$120,000 | Graduation Rate:67% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$32,000 |
| Rank:3 | School Name: George Mason University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$522,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$121,000 | Graduation Rate:71% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$32,300 |
| Rank:4 | School Name: Purdue University-Main Campus (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$518,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$91,400 | Graduation Rate:83% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$36,500 |
| Rank:5 | School Name:Arizona State University-Tempe (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$481,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$193,000 | Graduation Rate:67% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$32,000 |
| Rank:6 | School Name: Park University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$480,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$101,000 | Graduation Rate:23% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$23,500 |
| Rank:7 | School Name: Saint Leo University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$460,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$174,000 | Graduation Rate:49% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$27,700 |
| Rank:8 | School Name:Purdue University-Main Campus (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$442,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$167,000 | Graduation Rate:83% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$36,500 |
| Rank:9 | School Name:George Mason University (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$425,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$218,000 | Graduation Rate:71% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$32,300 |
| Rank:10 | School Name: University of Maryland-College Park (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$360,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$113,000 | Graduation Rate:89% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$40,800 |
Jobs in Protective Service usually require a degree of physical fitness along with any requisite training or knowledge, so if you like being active, and if you prefer work that doesn’t involve sitting at a desk, a career in this field may be for you.
If you’re considering a career in protective service, use Payscale’s College ROI report to make sure you don’t start your career at a disadvantage.
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