Fire Science at Hawaii Community College
If you plan to study Fire Science, consider the program at Hawaii Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hawaii Community College sits in Hilo, HI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 fire science degrees were awarded at Hawaii Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hawaii Community College
Many students take online classes at Hawaii Community College. Among 2,289 students, 1,002 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 523 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Hawaii Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Hawaii Community College are 16% women (11) and 84% men (57).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Hawaii Community College
Among the 29 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Hawaii Community College, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Hawaii Community College, higher 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
Graduates of the Fire Science program at Hawaii Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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