Fire Protection at Central New Mexico Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central New Mexico Community College sits in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 fire protection graduations were recorded at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Studying Online at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Of 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Rankings can help you compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 206 |
Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Those who finish Central New Mexico Community College’s Fire Protection program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,786 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $39,582 |
| 4 years | $50,720 |
| 5 years | $61,487 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Fire Protection graduates from Central New Mexico Community College report median earnings of $50,720, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Protection graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 14% women (6) and 86% men (37).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Of the 14 associate’s fire protection graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community 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 Central New Mexico Community College
The Fire Protection program at Central New Mexico Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 39 |
| Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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