Fire Protection at Lake Superior State University
If you plan to study Fire Protection, take a look at what Lake Superior State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 fire protection graduations were recorded at Lake Superior State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Superior State University
Online coursework is an option at Lake Superior State University. Of 1,567 students, 128 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 521 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Lake Superior State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Superior State University’s Fire Protection program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 47 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 204 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 47 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 204 |
Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from Lake Superior State University
Graduates of Lake Superior State University’s Fire Protection program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $54,778 |
| 4 years | $61,373 |
| 5 years | $72,097 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Fire Protection graduates from Lake Superior State University report median earnings of $61,373, compared with $50,168 for all Lake Superior State University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fire Protection graduates at Lake Superior State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fire Protection graduates at Lake Superior State University are 14% women (3) and 86% men (18).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Lake Superior State University
Of the 12 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Lake Superior State University, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
Fire Protection Bachelor’s Program at Lake Superior State University
Among the 9 bachelor’s fire protection degrees awarded at Lake Superior State University, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection bachelor’s degree recipients at Lake Superior State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 Lake Superior State University
This Fire Protection program at Lake Superior State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Lake Superior State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.