Fire Science at Elgin Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Science, consider the program at Elgin Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elgin Community College sits in Elgin, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 88 fire science graduations were recorded at Elgin Community College.
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Studying Online at Elgin Community College
Many students take online classes at Elgin Community College. Of 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fire Science graduates at Elgin Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Elgin Community College are 14% women (12) and 86% men (76).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Among the 6 associate’s fire science graduates at Elgin Community College, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College, lower than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Those who complete Fire Science program at Elgin 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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