Fire Science at American Public University System
If you are interested in studying Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at American Public University System. Get started with the following essential facts.
American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 42 fire science degrees were awarded at American Public University System.
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Online Class Availability at American Public University System
American Public University System is a fully online institution, so Fire Science coursework can be completed remotely.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fire Science graduates at American Public University System, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at American Public University System are 19% women (8) and 81% men (34).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at American Public University System
Of the 42 associate’s fire science graduates at American Public University System, 19% were women (8) and 81% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 31% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Fire Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $63,677 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,919 |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | $44,909 |
| Firefighters | $31,415 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.