Fire Science at Lone Star College System
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Science, take a look at what Lone Star College System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lone Star College System is located in The Woodlands, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 173 fire science degrees were granted at Lone Star College System.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lone Star College System
Distance learning is available at Lone Star College System. Of 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fire Science graduates at Lone Star College System, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Lone Star College System are 4% women (7) and 96% men (166).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Lone Star College System
Of the 38 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Lone Star College System, 5% were women (2) and 95% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, 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 Lone Star College System 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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