Fire Protection at Moraine Valley Community College
If you plan to study Fire Protection, take a look at what Moraine Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Moraine Valley Community College is in Palos Hills, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 fire protection graduations were recorded at Moraine Valley Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Moraine Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Moraine Valley Community College. Of 11,296 students, 1,390 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,098 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Moraine Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Moraine Valley Community College’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 40 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 206 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fire Protection graduates at Moraine Valley Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Moraine Valley Community College are 12% women (3) and 88% men (21).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Moraine Valley Community College
Of the 24 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Moraine Valley Community College, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Moraine Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Moraine Valley Community College, below 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 Moraine Valley Community College
The Fire Protection program at Moraine Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at Moraine Valley Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection graduates, 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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