Fire Protection at Los Medanos College
If you are interested in studying Fire Protection, consider the program at Los Medanos College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Los Medanos College is in Pittsburg, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 fire protection degrees were awarded at Los Medanos College.
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Online Class Availability at Los Medanos College
Many students take online classes at Los Medanos College. Of 8,455 students, 2,272 (27%) studied exclusively online and 3,115 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fire Protection graduates at Los Medanos College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Los Medanos College are 4% women (2) and 96% men (43).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Los Medanos College
Among the 29 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Los Medanos College, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Los Medanos College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 72% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Los Medanos College, above 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 Los Medanos College
This Fire Protection program at Los Medanos College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 44 |
| Fire Science | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at Los Medanos College work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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