Fire Science at Bates Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Science, consider the program at Bates Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bates Technical College is in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 fire science graduations were recorded 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
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Bates Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Bates Technical College are 13% women (5) and 87% men (34).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Bates Technical College
Among the 39 associate’s fire science 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 Science 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 |
Minority students account for 36% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at Bates Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Fire Science graduates, 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
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