Fire Protection at Colorado Mountain College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, consider the program at Colorado Mountain College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado Mountain College is in Glenwood Springs, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 fire protection degrees were granted at Colorado Mountain College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado Mountain College
Distance learning is available at Colorado Mountain College. Of 5,494 students, 568 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,047 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Colorado Mountain College
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mountain College’s Fire Protection program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 206 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fire Protection graduates at Colorado Mountain College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Colorado Mountain College are 13% women (6) and 87% men (39).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Colorado Mountain College
Of the 6 associate’s fire protection graduates at Colorado Mountain College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mountain College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*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 Colorado Mountain College
The Fire Protection program at Colorado Mountain College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at Colorado Mountain College pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.