Fire Protection at Bates Technical College
If you plan to study Fire Protection, you may want to check out the program at Bates Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bates Technical College is located in Tacoma, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 fire protection degrees were granted at Bates Technical College.
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Studying Online at Bates Technical College
Distance learning is available at Bates Technical College. Among 4,083 students, 658 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fire Protection graduates at Bates Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Bates Technical College are 13% women (5) and 87% men (34).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Bates Technical College
Of the 39 associate’s fire protection graduates at Bates Technical College, 13% were women (5) and 87% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at Bates Technical College
This Fire Protection program at Bates Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at Bates Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $63,677 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,919 |
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.