Fire Protection at Mount Wachusett Community College
If you are interested in studying Fire Protection, take a look at what Mount Wachusett Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mount Wachusett Community College is located in Gardner, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 fire protection degrees were granted at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount Wachusett Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mount Wachusett Community College. Among 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Mount Wachusett Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mount Wachusett Community College’s Fire Protection program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College are 12% women (1) and 88% men (7).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
Among the 8 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Mount Wachusett Community College, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett 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 Mount Wachusett Community College
The Fire Protection program at Mount Wachusett Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Mount Wachusett Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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