Fire Science at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Fire Science, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kirkwood Community College sits in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 53 fire science degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College.
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Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Distance learning is available at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 26% women (14) and 74% men (39).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 5 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Kirkwood Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*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 Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Fire Science graduates, 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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