Fire Science at McHenry County College
If you plan to study Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at McHenry County College. Get started with the following essential facts.
McHenry County College is in Crystal Lake, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 fire science degrees were granted at McHenry County College.
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Studying Online at McHenry County College
Many students take online classes at McHenry County College. Among 9,399 students, 1,117 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,086 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fire Science graduates at McHenry County College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at McHenry County College are 20% women (9) and 80% men (35).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at McHenry County College
Among the 10 associate’s fire science graduates at McHenry County College, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at McHenry County College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at McHenry County 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Science program at McHenry County College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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