Fire Science at Meridian Community College
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Meridian Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Meridian Community College is located in Meridian, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 fire science degrees were awarded at Meridian Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Meridian Community College
Online coursework is an option at Meridian Community College. Of 2,780 students, 255 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Meridian Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Meridian Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (12).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Meridian Community College
Among the 4 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Meridian Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College, above 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
Those who complete Fire Science program at Meridian Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Fire Science majors, 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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