Fire Science at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 fire science degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fire Science graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Among the 9 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
*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
Those who complete Fire Science program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Fire Science majors, 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
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