Fire Science at Madison Area Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Science, take a look at what Madison Area Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Madison Area Technical College is in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 101 fire science degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Madison Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Madison Area Technical College. Among 13,641 students, 2,937 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,333 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fire Science graduates at Madison Area Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fire Science graduates at Madison Area Technical College are 18% women (18) and 82% men (83).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Madison Area Technical College
Among the 14 associate’s fire science graduates at Madison Area Technical College, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Madison Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Madison Area Technical College, below the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Those who complete Fire Science program at Madison Area Technical College go on to a range of careers. 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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