Fire Science at Columbia College
If you are interested in studying Fire Science, consider the program at Columbia College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 fire science degrees were granted at Columbia College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Columbia College. Among 1,725 students, 964 (56%) studied exclusively online and 377 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fire Science graduates at Columbia College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Science graduates at Columbia College are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Fire Science Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College
Among the 2 bachelor’s fire science graduates at Columbia College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Fire Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Science program at Columbia College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.