Fire Protection at Gulf Coast State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, you may want to check out the program at Gulf Coast State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gulf Coast State College is located in Panama City, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 fire protection graduations were recorded at Gulf Coast State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gulf Coast State College
Many students take online classes at Gulf Coast State College. Among 5,426 students, 1,270 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,901 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Gulf Coast State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Gulf Coast State College’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 206 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Gulf Coast State College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Gulf Coast State College are 4% women (1) and 96% men (25).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Gulf Coast State College
Of the 1 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Gulf Coast State College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Gulf Coast State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 Gulf Coast State College
The Fire Protection program at Gulf Coast State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 1 |
| Fire Science | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Gulf Coast State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection graduates, 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.