Fire Protection at College of the Mainland
If you plan to study Fire Protection, you may want to check out the program at College of the Mainland. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of the Mainland sits in Texas City, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 fire protection degrees were granted at College of the Mainland.
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Studying Online at College of the Mainland
Online coursework is an option at College of the Mainland. Among 5,127 students, 809 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,444 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at College of the Mainland
Rankings can help you compare College of the Mainland’s Fire Protection program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 31 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 206 |
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at College of the Mainland
This Fire Protection program at College of the Mainland breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 6 |
| Fire Science | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at College of the Mainland go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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