Fire Protection at Hawaii Community College
If you are interested in studying Fire Protection, take a look at what Hawaii Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hawaii Community College sits in Hilo, HI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 fire protection degrees were granted at Hawaii Community College.
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Studying Online at Hawaii Community College
Distance learning is available at Hawaii Community College. Of 2,289 students, 1,002 (44%) studied exclusively online and 523 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fire Protection graduates at Hawaii Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Hawaii Community College are 16% women (11) and 84% men (57).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Hawaii Community College
Of the 29 associate’s fire protection graduates at Hawaii Community College, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Hawaii Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
Minority students account for 90% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Hawaii Community College, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*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 Hawaii Community College
This Fire Protection program at Hawaii Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 68 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at Hawaii Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.