Fire Protection at College of DuPage
If you plan to study Fire Protection, you may want to check out the program at College of DuPage. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of DuPage is located in Glen Ellyn, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 fire protection degrees were granted at College of DuPage.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of DuPage
Many students take online classes at College of DuPage. Among 26,224 students, 4,853 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,663 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fire Protection graduates at College of DuPage, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Protection graduates at College of DuPage are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at College of DuPage
Among the 16 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at College of DuPage, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at College of DuPage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at College of DuPage, below 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 College of DuPage
This Fire Protection program at College of DuPage breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at College of DuPage go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection graduates, 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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